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But our commitment to Australian tourism is as strong as ever.
Discover the extraordinary wildlife of Western Australia's Ningaloo Coast, where arid red-rock landscapes meet one of the most biodiverse marine environments on earth. This seven-day conservation-focused journey explores the turquoise lagoons, canyons and gorges of Ningaloo and Cape Range National Park - a region rich in birds, marine megafauna, rare mammals and fragile desert ecosystems. Travel with an expert naturalist guide as you search for manta rays, leopard sharks, turtles, dolphins, dugong and the iconic whale shark. On land, explore rugged canyons and gorges where black-footed rock-wallabies move with breathtaking agility, western bowerbirds tend their bowers, and raptors soar over saltbush plains. Participate in important citizen-science activities, from photographing wildlife to recording species observations in remote gorges. Designed for travellers who value meaningful nature experiences, this journey combines land and sea exploration, relaxed pacing, exceptional wildlife encounters and an in-depth understanding of the ecology and conservation of Ningaloo's remarkable World Heritage landscapes.
This tour is led by the Australian Tour Guide of the Year 2023. The Bardi Oorany Injubs Cultural Tour is an exclusive, women-only experience in Cygnet Bay, near Broome in Western Australia, offering a deep dive into Bardi and Jawi culture. "Injubs" in the Bardi language signifies the special bond between mother and daughter or aunty and niece. Led by local Bardi and Jawi women, the tour provides an immersive exploration of their rich cultural heritage and deep connection to their land and sea. Participants will experience traditional welcome ceremonies, gain access to sacred lands, and learn about the vital role of women as providers and gatherers. Activities include bush honey gathering, oystering, fishing, crafting, bush medicine, and seasonal bush tucker, along with cultural performances and stargazing, all aimed at offering an authentic glimpse into the lives of Bardi and Jawi women.
Journey to two of Australia's most remote and extraordinary territories, Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, on this immersive 12-day small group wildlife and nature tour. Located in the heart of the Indian Ocean, these islands offer a rare and intimate encounter with ecosystems found nowhere else on earth. On Christmas Island, expert guides specialising in birds and wildlife research bring the island's remarkable biodiversity to life — from endemic seabirds and native reptiles to the island's dense rainforests and rugged coastlines. At the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, the focus shifts to the ocean, with lagoon safaris, snorkelling in pristine waters, and a fascinating insight into the unique culture of the Cocos Malay community. With a maximum of 10 guests, this is small group travel at its most meaningful — carefully crafted for those who seek a genuine connection with some of the world's most special and rarely visited natural environments.
Imagine witnessing one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles—the annual Red Crab spawning on Christmas Island. With Australian Geographic Travel, you can see millions of these vibrant red crabs pour out of the forest and make their way to the ocean to breed, crawling over roads, rocks, streams, and beaches in an incredible sea of red.
Discover the unparalleled beauty of Western Australia's wildflowers on this extraordinary Mid West journey from ocean to outback, guided by wildflower expert Elyce Tunbridge. Marvel at the iconic wreath flowers — a rare and endemic spectacle found nowhere else on earth — alongside stunning arrays of blooms at Kalbarri National Park and Coalseam Conservation Park. Beyond the flowers, the tour is rich with experiences that capture the true spirit of the region. Enjoy an exclusive 'Murchison Experience' with campfire dining by the river, a tranquil morning river cruise, and a magical stargazing experience beneath the vast southern skies. Be captivated by the vivid hues of the iconic Pink Lake, and for those seeking added adventure, an optional scenic flight to the Abrolhos Islands offers snorkelling in pristine blue waters. Crafted for those who seek to connect with the extraordinary, this is Western Australia's Mid West at its most spectacular.
Discover one of the world's great birding destinations on this immersive eight-day small group tour through the biodiversity hotspot of southwest Western Australia. Hemmed in by ocean to the west and south and desert to the east, this temperate corner of the continent has evolved in remarkable isolation, giving rise to an extraordinary concentration of endemic birds, mammals, and plants found nowhere else on earth. Led by expert naturalist guides, the tour visits the finest birding and wildlife locations across the southwest, from the dramatic coastline of Cape Leeuwin and the ancient karri and tingle forests of the Great Southern to the coastal heathlands of Cheynes Beach and the woodland reserves of Dryandra. With sixteen endemic bird species on the target list alongside iconic mammals including numbat, quokka and honey possum, this is a tour that consistently delivers remarkable wildlife encounters in one of Australia's most beautiful and biodiverse regions.