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Nature Experiences
Australia is a country where boundaries blur. Where ancient rainforests and national parks skirt modern cities. Where coral reefs lap the shore and stunning colors contrast the craggy red earth. There strange creatures dwell in perfect harmony on land and in the sea.
Up close and personal
Pack your walking shoes as there's really no better way to take a good look at Australia than on foot. The contrasting landscape offers some of the best walks in the world. From short jaunts around the city, lengthy walks through alpine ranges to the 620 mile Bibbulmun Track, you'll be kept fit. There are valleys to explore and craggy peaks to climb, rugged deserts to navigate and lush rainforests in which to retreat and Aboriginal guides to keep you company and in touch with nature.
Fact
Of more than 700 bird species listed in Australia, 400 are found nowhere else in the world.
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Kakadu, Northern Territory
Rugged escarpments, lush wetlands, plunging gorges and cascading waterfalls exist side by side in World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Take your time toe explore the largest nature park where the scenery and wildlife will take your breath away. Witness the millions of migratory birds amongst the wetlands or watch the crocodiles lazily sun their primitive hides on the banks of the Adelaide River.
Tasmanian Rainforests
When stepping into the grandeur that is the Tasmanian rainforest, you step back 60 million years. With 40 percent of the island protected as national parks and reserves, you will never be far from unspoiled wilderness and vast pristine landscapes.
Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
One of the world's greatest natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef is an explosion of color that stretches for over 1,600 miles off the Queensland coast. Crammed full of the most astonishing marine life and coral reefs imaginable, this World Heritage marine wonderland is a maze of reefs and islands.
Kangaroo Island, South Australia
The third largest island in Australia is home to rare seals, sea lions, koalas, wallabies, bandicoots, platypus and many more species. Native wildlife on Kangaroo Island is so abundant that it is likely you will encounter these wonderful creatures on the beaches, in the bushland, national parks or clustered around your island accommodation.
Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia
Head to World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef between March and June and swim with the whale sharks while these bus-sized creatures feed gently at the coral reef.
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Australia Coast
