Know Before You Go | Australia South
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming southern Australia adventure or just want to learn more about the land down under, we've got you covered. We've rounded up an array of helpful resources, from wildlife and weather guides to compelling first-hand accounts written by Nat Hab travelers and staff.
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Wildlife Guide
Wildlife Guide
Learn about the animals you'll encounter in southern Australia, from koalas and kangaroos to Tasmanian devils, wombats and echidnas.
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Places We Visit
Places We Visit
From Kangaroo Island to Tasmania and the Great Ocean Road, here are the places you'll explore on an Australia South adventure.
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Natural History
Natural History
Australia is a living textbook for understanding the history of evolution, with species that exist nowhere else on Earth.
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WWF Conservation
WWF Conservation
Over the last 40 years, World Wildlife Fund has worked on species conservation and habitat and landscape management across southern Australia.
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Weather & Climate
Weather & Climate
Find out the typical weather conditions in southern Australia in this month by month breakdown of average temperatures and rainfall.
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Reading List
Reading List
Our reading recommendations will fuel your excitement for an expedition to southern Australia.
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Packing List
Packing List
We’ve made a comprehensive list of all the clothing and gear you’ll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for your Australia South adventure.
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Travel Stories & Articles
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Four Ways to Celebrate Wild Koala Day
Four Ways to Celebrate Wild Koala Day
—By Lavanya Sunkara
For Wild Koala Day, we’ve put together a brief overview of what makes koalas so special, the threats they’re facing and what you can do to help them all year long!
For Wild Koala Day, we’ve put together a brief overview of what makes koalas so special, the threats they’re facing and what you can do to help them all year long!
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Nat Hab’s Australia and New Zealand Adventure Director Runs Trips and Races
Nat Hab’s Australia and New Zealand Adventure Director Runs Trips and Races
—By Joel Centano
Check out this thrilling interview with Nat Hab's Adventure Director Emily Kleinburd.
Check out this thrilling interview with Nat Hab's Adventure Director Emily Kleinburd.
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9 Ways to Celebrate World Reef Day (Even If You Don’t Live Near the Beach!)
9 Ways to Celebrate World Reef Day (Even If You Don’t Live Near the Beach!)
—By Cathy Brown
Conservationists and ocean lovers: June 1 is our chance to step up and celebrate World Reef Day!
Conservationists and ocean lovers: June 1 is our chance to step up and celebrate World Reef Day!
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The Allen Coral Atlas is the First High-Res Map of All the World’s Coral Reefs
The Allen Coral Atlas is the First High-Res Map of All the World’s Coral Reefs
—By Samantha Miller
On September 8, 2021, the Allen Coral Atlas met a major milestone by completing the first-ever high-resolution spatial and thematic detailed maps of the world’s tropical, shallow coral reefs.
On September 8, 2021, the Allen Coral Atlas met a major milestone by completing the first-ever high-resolution spatial and thematic detailed maps of the world’s tropical, shallow coral reefs.
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8 Rain Forest Ecotourism Adventures
8 Rain Forest Ecotourism Adventures
—By Cathy Brown
To start you daydreaming about your next nature getaway, we’ve compiled eight of our favorite rain forest destinations.
To start you daydreaming about your next nature getaway, we’ve compiled eight of our favorite rain forest destinations.
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World Rainforest Day
World Rainforest Day
—By Megan Brief
Established in 2017 by Rainforest Partnership, World Rainforest Day recognizes forests as one of the most powerful and cost-effective climate change mitigation tools we have.
Established in 2017 by Rainforest Partnership, World Rainforest Day recognizes forests as one of the most powerful and cost-effective climate change mitigation tools we have.
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10 Unique Species You Can See in Southern Australia
10 Unique Species You Can See in Southern Australia
—By Emily Goodheart
Australia’s southern coast is home to an array of intriguing wildlife. The fascinating animals found here are specially adapted for their environment, their unique traits and behaviors...
Australia’s southern coast is home to an array of intriguing wildlife. The fascinating animals found here are specially adapted for their environment, their unique traits and behaviors...
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Conservation in Cape Otway: Saving Australia’s Wildlife
Conservation in Cape Otway: Saving Australia’s Wildlife
—By Cathy Brown
Many nature lovers venture to Australia for its long coastlines and colorful reefs, vivid rainforests and iconic kangaroos and koalas. But away from the crowded, well-known travel routes...
Many nature lovers venture to Australia for its long coastlines and colorful reefs, vivid rainforests and iconic kangaroos and koalas. But away from the crowded, well-known travel routes...
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Discover Southern Australia’s Kangaroo Island
Discover Southern Australia’s Kangaroo Island
—By Cathy Brown
Any adventure from abroad to Australia feels like a journey to the ends of the Earth. But just imagine the sensation of awe and wildness that awaits when going even more “down under”...
Any adventure from abroad to Australia feels like a journey to the ends of the Earth. But just imagine the sensation of awe and wildness that awaits when going even more “down under”...
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Top National Parks in Southern Australia: Tasmania, Kangaroo Island & the Great Ocean Road
Top National Parks in Southern Australia: Tasmania, Kangaroo Island & the Great Ocean Road
—By Laura Kiniry
I’d been on Kangaroo Island for less than an hour when I spotted my first bit of wildlife: a koala perched high in the branches of a blue-gum eucalyptus tree. It wasn’t an easy...
I’d been on Kangaroo Island for less than an hour when I spotted my first bit of wildlife: a koala perched high in the branches of a blue-gum eucalyptus tree. It wasn’t an easy...
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Top Places to See Wild Australian Animals Down Under
Top Places to See Wild Australian Animals Down Under
—By Cathy Brown
Australia is known for its gorgeous sunny weather, stunning natural landscapes, high-quality wine and friendly, laid-back locals. It’s also known for its unique flora and quirky...
Australia is known for its gorgeous sunny weather, stunning natural landscapes, high-quality wine and friendly, laid-back locals. It’s also known for its unique flora and quirky...
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