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Wildlife Tours

View images in the Wildlife Gallery and visit our blog story about Tiny Wildlife

Wildlife encounters in the wild can leave lasting memories, especially when you have a guide to help you learn more about the animals you are observing.  Gippsland has a wonderful range of native wildlife and on our nature tours, wildlife encounters are a regular joy. Watching animals going about their daily activities and understanding how they fit into the ecosystem will add to the richness of your tour experience.  All our tours are wildlife tours.

Some native Australian wildlife can be quite secretive so we always see wildlife, we never guarantee sightings of any particular animals, but that makes it even more special when you walk out one morning and find a Wombat nibbling the grass near your accommodation!  It won’t always be a cuddly looking mammal like a Koala or Kangaroo, the wildlife you encounter may include beautiful butterflies, curious lizards, rock pools full of colourful creatures or some birds collecting food for their young. We respect wildlife and make every effort to minimise disturbance to their behaviour in our encounters.

Butterfly on a Billy Button in the alps  Lace Monitor or Goanna

Imagine sitting and listening to a chorus of frogs at night, unseen but very present. Maybe your ecotour is along the coast and you are treated to a display by migrating whales or see a mass of tiny soldier crabs scampering along a beach. The natural world is full of surprises!

Learn about local threatened species and hear success stories where actions are contributing to their recovery. We can’t always view threatened fauna in the wild, but we can visit their habitat and take away some messages about conservation.

Take a look at the Wildlife tour favourites from our program 

In Australia many wildlife species are nocturnal and only active at night so sometimes we venture out in the evening for a night walk to look and listen for the local night-life. Maybe we will see Bogong Moths flying around our ski lodge in the Australian Alps or hear a distant owl calling.

Part of our commitment to conservation and ecotourism is to gather data on wildlife observed during our ecotours and walks. This is entered into databases like the Victorian Biodiversity Atlas to increase knowledge of species distribution and assist in monitoring threatened species. We’ve been submitting data from Gippsland High Country Tours since 1992 and occasionally, we offer opportunities to participate in specific wildlife research activities.

All wildlife encounters are in the wild and we view wildlife on their own terms, so we can never guarantee sightings of any particular species, but your guide will know when and where you are most likely to see them. We must always respect their “escape distance” and if wildlife move away, we ask you not to chase them or persist in approaching too close for photos. Its always best if we can look and enjoy, then leave them undisturbed.  We never feed wildlife on our tours.

Wildlife Tour Favourites

All our tours are wildlife tours, but we have suggested a few that offer a greater range of habitats and therefore give you the best chance to see more variety of wildlife species. 

 

Croajingolong Coastal Ecotour

Croajingolong Coastal Ecotour

7 Days & 6 nights accommodation 

Graded: Easy 
Walks: Lots of short walks in a variety of terrain at a very relaxed pace. 
Focus: Wildlife and nature, history, ecology of coastal environment.
Destinations: Croajingolong National Park, Point Hicks Lighthouse, Mallacoota, Gipsy Point,  Wingan Inlet, Australia’s Coastal Wilderness Landscape

Relax and discover nature’s wonders along Victoria’s east coast with lots of easy guided walks. Croajingolong National Park with its magnificent wilderness coastline and forested foothills is a delight for nature lovers and you will learn what makes it so special. Birdwatching is excellent in a variety of habitats, you will enjoy a variety of wildlife experiences and spring wildflower displays are amongst the best.  Three of the nights are spent at Point Hicks Lighthouse boasting superb ocean views, walks and fascinating history.

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Point Hicks Nature Tour

Point Hicks Nature Tour

4 Day & 3 nights accommodation 

Graded: Easy
Walks: Lots of short-medium length easy walks
Focus: Nature, ecology and walking in a remote coastal environment
Destinations: Point Hicks, Croajingolong National Park, Thurra River, Australia’s Coastal Wilderness Landscape

From the verandah of our accommodation in the historic Pt Hicks Lighthouse keepers quarters, you don’t just get a view, but a front row seat to watch the sunset, birds and seals at sea.  There are lots of easy walks nearby, taking you to glorious unspoilt sandy beaches, through coastal forests and to the estuary at Thurra River.  There is lots to learn from your local guide, however there is also quiet time for you to pause and take in the peace and tranquillity of Point Hicks in Croajingolong National Park.

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Birds of Hattah Kulkyne & Murray Sunset 

Birds of Hattah Kulkyne Murray Sunset 490

8 days & 7 nights accommodation

Graded: Easy-Moderate
Walks: Lots of short walks at birdwatching pace, some uneven ground, sand and gentle hills.
Focus: Birds & Birdwatching
Destinations: Mallee and Murray River in NW Victoria, Hattah Kulkyne & Murray Sunset National Parks

This is a dedicated birdwatching trip to discover the very rewarding birdwatching of the mallee environment. Proximity to the Murray River also adds waterbirds to the variety of birdlife. Small group, max 4. You don’t have to be an experienced birdwatcher, enthusiastic novices are most welcome and it is a great way to gain experience and learn more about birds and birdwatching. We will take our time and enjoy watching the birds, not just ticking off lists. A bird list from previous trips is available.

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Snowy River Nature Tour

Snowy River Nature Tour

4 Days & 3 nights accommodation 

Graded: Easy-moderate
Walks: Lots of short-medium length easy walks include rocky tracks and steps.
Focus: Nature and walking in the Snowy River valley
Destinations: Snowy River National Park, McKillop Bridge, Australian Coastal Wilderness Landscape

Escape to the Snowy River and enjoy nature at its best with waterfalls, forest, rivers and mountains. Wildlife experiences are a regular joy and your local guide will share a deep love of these mountains and valleys, their rich history and the creatures that call them home.  Sit quietly, mesmerised by the sound of a waterfall and watch the water splash off the rocks and tumble into pools; what a great way to re-connect with nature.  Every night home style meals appear before you like magic in our cosy cottage style accommodation. Now that sounds like a holiday!

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Nature Sounds & Birdsong 

Nature sounds and birdsong 490

5 Days & 4 nights accommodation

Graded: Easy-moderate
Walks: Lots of short nature walks and bush explorations in a variety of terrain
Focus: Learning about nature sounds and birdsong
Destinations: Mitchell River National Park

Discover the richness of the birds’ dawn chorus as the bush awakens, then the variety of nature sounds during the day and at night listen for nocturnal wildlife and owls. Andrew Skeoch from Listening Earth brings his vast experience and enthusiasm for nature sounds to join forces with Jenny on this very special ecotour. We would like to introduce you to the art of listening to the sounds of nature and help you both sharpen your listening skills and learn what nature sounds tell us about various landscapes and what lives in them. A great learning experience.

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Wildlife Image Gallery

  • Click to enlarge image 01 Wombat out grazing late in the day.jpg
  • Click to enlarge image 02 Cunningham skinks.JPG
  • Click to enlarge image 03 Colourful beetle.JPG
  • Click to enlarge image 04 Fur seals resting on the rocks.JPG
  • Click to enlarge image 05 Can you see the Jacky Lizard.jpg
  • Click to enlarge image 06 Handsome Red-necked Wallaby.jpg
  • Click to enlarge image 07 Feather duster worm.JPG
  • Click to enlarge image 08 Butterfly on a Billy Button in the alps.jpg
  • Click to enlarge image 09 A curious young Koala.JPG
  • Click to enlarge image 10 Lace Monitor or Goanna.jpg
  • Click to enlarge image 11 Sleek Native Swamp Rat out exploring.JPG
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