Swimming with Whale Sharks at Ningaloo Reef
See wild Koalas – Great Ocean Road
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 Road. From there take the…
What you need to know when planning your Borneo trip
Night Safari on the river
15 Amazing Wildlife Encounters in Western Australia
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 for anyone visiting this spectacular place.…
Swim with wild dolphins – Western Australia
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 in captivity is something we…
Swimming with sea turtles – Ningaloo Reef
You’ve seen Finding Nemo haven’t you? If you have I’m sure you’ll remember Nemo, the adorable little clown fish. But do you remember Crush? and Squirt? The chilled out sea turtles who help Nemo’s dad, Marlin. In the film the turtles are given laid-back ‘surfer’ personalities. And can I tell you a secret? This is exactly how they come across in…
Watch orca hunting in Johnstone Strait – Telegraph Cove
Telegraph Cove, in northern Vancouver Island, has become a a hub for eco-tourism in recent years. It is probably best known for it’s access to Knight Inlet, home to world famous grizzly bear viewing, with TideRip tours. However, it is also the perfect starting point for a trip into Johnstone Strait and a chance to…
Swim with a harbour seal: Top things to do in Prince Rupert
We arrived into Prince Rupert on the overnight BC Ferry from Port Hardy on Vancouver Island. The ferry trip was a great way to get a view of Canada’s stunning inside passage, so do take a read of our post on this trip. However, the main reason for our trip to Prince Rupert was to…
Get up close to a grizzly bear – Knight Inlet
Brown bears can be found all over the globe, from Asia to Europe and of course North America. And it was in North America, on the pacific coast of British Columbia, that we were fortunate enough to get up close and personal with the North American brown bear, more commonly known as the grizzly bear.…
See the jumping crocodiles in Darwin
The Adelaide River in Australia’s Northern Territory is a must visit for anybody on a Bucket List trip to the far north of this spectacular country. As well as being a beautiful river to cruise along and see the local flora, the river is home to a serious amount of native wildlife. Visitors can spot…