Our favourite wildlife holidays in Australasia

As a continent with diverse landscapes, Australasia is home to unique wildlife. This makes it a fascinating destination for any animal-loving traveller. Let our Lightfoot Travel experts create an itinerary full of incredible safari and wildlife experiences for you.

Head to Australia to swim with whale sharks and snorkel with manta rays off Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia; or take off on bush safaris and wetland tours in the Bamurru Plains of Australia’s Top End. Travel to Kangaroo Island, often nicknamed Australia’s Galapagos, to seek out sea lions, wombats, kangaroos, and koalas. Spot possums, wallabies, and the Tasmanian devils in Tasmania.

In New Zealand, enjoy a scenic flight in Kaikoura to see majestic sperm whales, humpback whales and even blue whales, then swim with dusky dolphins. Learn about the country’s endemic birds at the Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre, and visit The Farm at Cape Kidnappers’ Kiwi Discovery Walk where you can observe the national bird up close.