Animal encounters and wildlife experiences in Australia

When to see wildlife

Baby turtles released onto the beach at Mon Repos Conservation Park in Queensland © Lauren Bath

Wildlife events to catch in summer
Birds flying above wetlands at Yellow Water in Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory © Gary Topic

Wildlife events to catch in spring
Whale shark swimming underwater near Exmouth in Western Australia © Tourism Australia

Wildlife events to catch in autumn
Hervey Bay Whale Watching, Hervey Bay © Matthew Taylor, Tourism and Events Queensland

Wildlife events to catch in winter

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