Seasonal Private Tours to See Australia's Wildlife

We offer seasonal wildlife tours year-round across all major Australian regions. Featured destinations include Fraser Island for dingoes and marine life, Hervey Bay for whale watching (winter), Magnetic Island for koalas, Kangaroo Island for diverse wildlife, Blue Mountains for wombats and kangaroos, and Daintree Rainforest for tropical species. Each season offers different viewing opportunities—breeding seasons, migration patterns, and activity levels vary throughout the year.

Yes, absolutely! Wildlife tours are ideal for families with children of all ages. Kids typically love seeing Australia's unique animals, and our private tours allow you to go at a pace that suits young children. We can adjust the itinerary to include shorter walks, more frequent breaks, and focus on animals that are most exciting for kids. Educational but fun—children learn while being thoroughly entertained.

All Cooee Tours wildlife experiences are guided privately by expert naturalists who know exactly when, where, and how to find each species. Your guide stays with you the entire day, sharing knowledge about animal behavior, ecology, and conservation. No strangers, no sharing—just you, your companions, and an expert who's dedicated to showing you Australia's incredible wildlife.

Every Australian season offers excellent wildlife viewing, just for different species. Spring (Sep-Nov) is ideal for baby animals and wildflower-feeding species. Summer (Dec-Feb) is perfect for marine life and reptiles. Autumn (Mar-May) offers comfortable temperatures and active wildlife preparing for winter. Winter (Jun-Aug) is whale watching season and when many species are most visible in open areas. Your guide knows the best seasonal opportunities.

While we can't 100% guarantee specific wild animal sightings (they are wild, after all), our success rate is extremely high—95%+ for kangaroos, wallabies, and most common species. Guides know the habitats, feeding times, and seasonal patterns that maximize viewing opportunities. We've been doing this for 15+ years and know exactly where to look. Rare sightings like platypus are never guaranteed but guides know the best locations.

Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection (hat, sunscreen), insect repellent, and a camera or smartphone for photos. Binoculars are helpful but not essential—guides often carry spares. Wear earth-tone clothing (greens, browns) rather than bright colors to avoid startling wildlife. Water bottles are provided. For serious photographers, bring a telephoto lens (200mm+ recommended). Dawn and dusk tours require warm layers.

This varies by species and location. Wild kangaroos and wallabies in habituated areas often allow approaches within 5-10 meters. Koalas in trees can be viewed from directly below. Wombats are typically more shy (10-20 meters). We always maintain ethical distances that don't stress the animals—your guide ensures wildlife welfare comes first while still providing excellent viewing and photography opportunities.

No, feeding wild animals is prohibited and harmful to their health and natural behaviors. Human food causes digestive problems, dependency, and aggressive behavior. We observe all wildlife in their natural state, which is far more rewarding than artificial feeding situations. Some sanctuaries and wildlife parks visited on certain tours allow supervised feeding of specific animals, but wild encounters are always observation-only.

Wildlife sanctuaries are facilities that care for rescued or rehabilitating animals—guaranteed close viewing but not natural behavior. Wild encounters involve finding free-roaming animals in their natural habitats—more authentic and exciting but less predictable. We typically combine both: sanctuaries for guaranteed koala cuddles or close photos, then wild locations for seeing animals behaving naturally. Best of both worlds.

Absolutely! Private wildlife tours are ideal for photographers because you control the pace and can wait for perfect shots. Guides know the best lighting times (golden hour), optimal angles, and which locations offer closest approaches. We never rush you—if you want to spend 30 minutes photographing one kangaroo, that's your choice. Many guests book tours specifically for wildlife photography.