Know Before You Go: Australia Tours

Australia is a land of extraordinary wildlife, where kangaroos, koalas and wallabies roam deserts, rainforests, reefs and remote islands. Nat Hab’s Ultimate Australia safari reveals the continent’s distinctive landscapes, from the red sands of the Outback and the tropical Top End to Tasmania’s wilds and the Great Barrier Reef. Expedition Leader Matt Cornish will share what travelers can expect, including wildlife encounters, the cultural significance of Uluru and the biodiversity across Australia’s habitats, along with practical tips on packing, weather and daily logistics to prepare you for a comprehensive journey Down Under.

In celebration of World Rainforest Day, Expedition Leader Matt Cornish shares an in-depth look at Australia's Daintree Rainforest in northern Queensland—the oldest continuously surviving tropical rainforest on Earth. Discover what makes this ancient ecosystem so unique, from towering strangler figs and rare cycads to elusive tree kangaroos, saltwater crocodiles and the striking southern cassowary. Matt offers insights into the Daintree’s hidden wonders, its evolutionary history, and the endemic species that have thrived here for hundreds of millions of years.

Join Expedition Leader Jacob Emerson as he introduces our new Australia South nature journey and Southern Australia Photo Expedition itineraries! Find out what to pack, how we travel and where we stay on these immersive offerings that include Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair—home to wallabies, echidnas and wombats, quoll and Tasmanian devils. We also visit Kangaroo Island, explore the “Remarkable Rocks” of Flinders Chase National Park, travel the Great Ocean Road, venture into a glowworm-lit cave and photograph wild platypuses in the Derwent Valley.

Southern Australia is full of dramatic landscapes, unique flora and quirky animals, from the familiar koala and wallaby to the lesser-known wombat and echidna. Expedition Leader Matt Cornish shares what to expect on our wildlife-rich tour of Southern Australia. Explore Kangaroo Island (home to one of Australia's largest sea lion colonies), the "Remarkable Rocks" of Flinders Chase National Park, the Great Ocean Road, and a cave filled with bioluminescent glowworms. You'll also learn more about where we stay, what to pack and how we travel.

Join Australia Photo Expedition Leader Matt Cornish for Part 1 of a two-part photography series tracing his journey from zookeeper to conservation photographer. Matt shares how a chance encounter with a local photographer and a DSLR camera sparked a 14-year pursuit to document and protect the natural world. In this session, he shares five foundational lessons that shaped his craft, covering technical basics, camera gear advice and essential editing skills learned through years in the field.

In Part 2 of this photography series, Australia Photo Expedition Leader Matt Cornish moves beyond technical foundations to explore the creative and philosophical lessons that define meaningful conservation photography. Drawing on 14 years in the field, Matt shares five more nature photography lessons, focusing on animal behavior, advanced editing, visual storytelling and how to develop a personal photographic voice. Learn how intention, patience and perspective can transform strong images into powerful stories that connect people to the wild.

Journey to the back of beyond on our new Northern Australia itinerary. Expedition Leader Nikki Sentinella reveals this remarkable adventure, from watching the sun set over Uluru in the Red Center to boarding The Ghan train for a rail journey across the desert. In the tropical “Top End,” explore the wetlands of Kakadu alongside Aboriginal guides, where crocodiles and birdlife thrive, before continuing to the Kimberley’s otherworldly Bungle Bungle Range. Nikki also shares what to expect each day, along with practical tips to help you prepare for this far-reaching journey into Australia’s wild north.

Northern Australia boasts some of the planet's most ancient landscapes and unique wildlife, from the vibrant wetlands of Kakadu National Park and its giant crocodiles to the beehive-shaped cones of the Bungle Bungles in Purnululu National Park, home to some of Australia's rarest wallabies. Join Expedition Leader Nikki Sentinella to discover what awaits on our immersive 14-day Australia North: Kakadu, Kimberley & the Outback adventure. Take a scenic rail journey aboard The Ghan luxury train, cruise red-rock gorges, and explore Aboriginal rock art sites on this deep dive into Australia's untamed northern wilderness.

What are lions, leopards and elephants really communicating when they flick their tails, pause mid-step or trumpet loudly across the savanna? Expedition Leader Lorraine Doyle explains how to interpret the behavioral language of African wildlife. Through real examples from the field, she breaks down key patterns — from predator-prey interactions and social hierarchies to alarm calls and courtship displays — so you can recognize what’s happening beneath the surface. Gain the skills to read subtle cues and transform every wildlife encounter into a deeper, more meaningful experience.