Look At Me Now Headland, Emerald Beach, NSW © Destination NSW

Look At Me Now Headland, Emerald Beach, New South Wales © Destination NSW

Fun facts about kangaroos

East Coast Natureworld, Bicheno, TAS © Rob Burnett

East Coast Natureworld, Bicheno, Tasmania © Rob Burnett

The Kangaroo Sanctuary, Alice Springs, NT © Tourism NT/Jewels Lynch

The Kangaroo Sanctuary, Alice Springs, Northern Territory © Tourism NT/Jewels Lynch

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Where to spot kangaroos in the wild

Tree Kangaroo, Adelaide Zoo, SA © Tourism Australia

Tree Kangaroo, Adelaide Zoo, SA © Tourism Australia

Ilfracombe, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Ilfracombe, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Travel tip

You're most likely to spot kangaroos in the early morning and late afternoon when they wake from their sleep.

Look At Me Now Headland, Emerald Beach, North Coast, NSW © Destination NSW

Look At Me Now Headland, Emerald Beach, North Coast, New South Wales © Destination NSW

Emerald Beach, Coffs Coast, New South Wales © ST Surf Images

Emerald Beach, Coffs Coast, North Coast NSW © ST Surf Images