Wildlife Tours in Oceania

Some of Earth’s most unique animals can be found on wildlife tours in Oceania. Not only on land but also in the seas around Australia and New Zealand there are wonders. Curious creatures of the Australian bush – Red Kangaroos, Echidnas, Wombats, Bilbys – are matched by amazing birdlife such as wild Budgerigars. Also Rainbow Pittas, Red Goshawks, Button Quails, Wedge-tailed Eagles, nine types of grasswren and many others.

The tropical wet forests of Queensland shelter Kookaburras, Koalas, Fruitbats and Red-legged Pademelons. There are Tree Kangaroos, Australian Brush-turkeys and a host of fascinating plants such as the bryophytes, orchids and ferns.

The reefs – Ningaloo on the southwest side and the famous Great Barrier on the northeast – are teeming with oceanic life. This includes Whalesharks and many species of true whales. Saltwater Crocodiles and Water Monitors inhabit many of the tidal rivers.

Just over 1,000 nautical miles away lies the other major country for wildlife tours in Oceania – New Zealand. Pelagic birding trips are a big attraction on a New Zealand wildlife tour, with day trips possible. These offer the sight of a wide variety of seabirds as well as cetaceans.

The birds on both North and South Island are spectacular, with 60-65 endemics possible on a single trip. Shorebirds to add to any birder’s life list include Fairy Terns, Southern Royal Albatross and New Zealand Plovers. For forest birds, you can count on Tui, Bellbird, Kokako and Takahe. And, of course, no trip would be complete without seeing at least one of the five species of Kiwi!

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