Shark Bay Located half way up the West Coast of Australia is the spectacular Shark Bay World Heritage Area. It covers an area of more than 2.2 million hectares and trust us when we say this… it should definitely be on your Bucket List! Shark Bay was placed on the […]
Wildlife Encounters
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We wouldn’t be the first people to compare sea lions to a puppy. These adorable animals have been compared to cute little dogs by many people for good reason. They are playful, inquisitive and have bundles of energy. If you’re looking for a marine interaction that is just good fun […]
If you’ve followed this blog long enough you’ll know that we’re more than happy to travel to far-flung places, with only the faintest hope of catching a glimpse of an elusive animal. If you embark on a wildlife trip, in search of a rare animal (like a spirit bear or […]
For anyone travelling to Scotland in the hopes of seeing the surprising wildlife this country has to offer, then the Trossachs National Park should definitely be part of your itinerary. Not only do you have an excellent chance of spotting some iconic animals, but this also happens to be one […]
At around 3.5billion years old stromatolites are among the oldest life forms still in evidence on our planet. And just outside the town of Cervantes, in Western Australia you can see some of the finest examples of stromatolites that we know of. While these particular examples may only be around […]
Australia’s Great Ocean road is not only one of the world’s most beautiful drives, home to stunning coastal scenery, but for those in Melbourne it is also one of the best and most convenient places to see wild koalas. Head to Kennet River and park up at the bottom of Grey River […]
Okay, so we may be a little biased here, but we think Western Australia must be one of the best locations in the world for experiences with wild animals (and we’re including Africa in that statement). Visiting WA there are so many amazing animals on your doorstep and to see them is so easy […]
Who wouldn’t love to go swimming with dolphins, these beautiful and intelligent animals are very inquisitive and playful in the water and can offer fabulous interactions for snorkelers and divers. Unfortunately these qualities have been abused and exploited and it is also possible to “swim” with captive dolphins. Keeping animals […]