4 Wildlife Tours to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $89Our pick

Travel from Sydney in a small luxury minibus with guide Sam or another Kangarrific host. Meet koalas and kangaroos, taste Hunter Valley wines, sample cheese and chocolate, and stop for lunch. The day runs about 10 hours, but wine tastings, lunch, and a A$70 day fee cost extra.

“Had an absolutely wonderful experience with Sam and the group this past week! Firstly, We had some real difficulty finding the spot after an Apple Maps malfunction and Sam couldn’t have been more helpful and patient in ensuring we dRead more”

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2.Jasper: Maligne Valley Wildlife & Spirit Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 182 reviews · 6 hours · from $150

Travel from Jasper through Maligne Valley to Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake, then take the only boat trip to Spirit Island. Your English-speaking guide shares local stories and watches for elk, moose, bears, goats, and eagles. Guides such as Fred, John, and Kevin are often praised for clear, friendly commentary.

“We really appreciated the cheerful personality of our guide John he made everyone welcome. John was even wearing a Queensland rugby jersey which made us feel quite at home. ! John is local in the area and can answer every question, and did his best to find interesting wildlife to point out to us. And enjoyable five hour tour”

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3.Inverness: Moray Coast, Wildlife and Speyside Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · from $97

Travel from Inverness to Findhorn, Cullen, Bow Fiddle Rock, and Speyside on an 11.5-hour guided tour. Expect coastal walks, seabird viewing, local stories, and a distillery visit. Guides may include Amber, Sonia, Willie, Harrison, or Iain. The route may use Spey Bay and Aberlour instead of Troup Head.

“The whole trip was absolutely delightful. Sonia was an amazing guide. The scenery was everything I'd hoped for and we got some extra bonus stops as well. Fully recommend to anyone.”

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4.Gold Coast: Lamington Treetops, Wildlife and Vineyard Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 7 hours · from $91

Travel from the Gold Coast into Lamington National Park for a treetop walk, mountain views, rainforest stories, and a stop at Canungra Valley Vineyard. Your English-speaking guide, such as Andy, Daniel, Mark, or Jamie, handles the day while you feed parrots, meet alpacas, and enjoy local sparkling wine.

“It was very enjoyable. Mark, our guide was extremely helpful and very good.”

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