EXPLORE DOWN UNDER WITH NATURAL HABITAT ADVENTURES
Dear Nature Traveler,
When you seek nature at its most vast and vibrant, Australia and New Zealand deliver—and Nat Hab takes you deeper into their wild beauty than ever before.
Australia is a land of contrasts, home to creatures found nowhere else on Earth. Picture kangaroos bounding across red desert plains, platypuses gliding through rainforest creeks and rainbow lorikeets flashing through eucalyptus canopies.
Whether you’re drawn to the sacred landscapes of Kakadu and the rugged outback of the Kimberley in North Australia, the pristine wilderness of Tasmania and wildlife-rich Kangaroo Island in South Australia, or a comprehensive journey that spans Oz and includes the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and more on our Ultimate Australia Safari, our exclusive itineraries immerse you in the continent’s natural wonders.
Across the Tasman Sea, New Zealand offers a different realm of wonder. Our New Zealand Nature Explorer probes the South Island’s dramatic extremes, from coastal rainforests and sapphire lakes to ice-crowned peaks, glaciers and steep fjords. Encounter rare and intriguing creatures like the flightless buff weka, yelloweyed penguins and the elusive kiwi. Hike to volcanic craters, cruise pristine marine sanctuaries and connect with Maori culture.
In both countries, travel in a small group led by top Nat Hab Expedition Leaders, joined by local naturalists, Indigenous guides and conservationists. Stay in remote ecolodges and fly by private charter to spend more time in nature—not in transit.
Interest in Down Under is surging—and for good reason. From fascinating wildlife, otherworldly landscapes and warm hospitality, Nat Hab’s Australia and New Zealand adventures offer rare experiences in nature that you won’t find anywhere else.
I hope to see you out there,
Ben Bressler Explorer, Founder, Conservationist • Natural
Habitat Adventures
P.S. All adventures are limited to 12 travelers or less, so space is limited. Call 800-543-8917 or contact your travel advisor to join us.
NAT HAB’S EXPEDITION LEADERS
THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY
When you journey to Australia and New Zealand with Nat Hab, you’ll have the advantage of traveling with top naturalist guides to decode the region’s vast and varied nature. Our Expedition Leaders have intimate knowledge of the flora and fauna of Down Under, and their friendliness and exquisite attention to detail ensures a superlative experience. Their understanding of the natural history extends beyond wildlife to the region’s astonishing landscapes, Indigenous cultures and modern conservation efforts. With access to resources from WWF and personal connections to the many communities we visit, they individualize your journey, anticipating your needs and accommodating your interests. As you delve further afield, they’ll regale you with stories from the bush and traditional folklore. Our philosophy is simple: a nature adventure is only as good as the guide who leads it, so we provide the best.
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Indigenous rock art, Nitmiluk National Park, Australia
Forrester Kangaroos, Tasmania
ULTIMATE AUSTRALIA
From the Tropics to Tasmania, This is Australia’s Greatest Nature Extravaganza
No One Shows You More of Australia’s Diverse Nature
See more of wild Australia on this grand foray into eight national parks, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and seven private wildlife sanctuaries
Seamless Flight Connections Take You Farther, Faster With private chartered flights, we get you to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Tasmania, Flinders Ranges and Kangaroo Island on a single itinerary!
Exclusive Experiences away from Crowds
We’ve arranged special activities, personal visits and private tours to create the most meaningful encounters with nature and Aboriginal culture
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairns, Australia
AUSTRALIA
Great Barrier Reef Cairns Daintree
Brisbane
Flinders Ranges
Kangaroo Island
Cradle Mtn
Adelaide TASMANIA
Mt Field
Hobart
Day 2: Cairns / Daintree Rainforest—Private “Dreamtime” Walk
Day 3: Daintree Nat’l Park—Private Boat Cruise / Atherton Tablelands
Day 4: Exploring the Atherton Tablelands—Lake Barrine / Tolga Bat Hospital
Day 5: Atherton Tablelands / Cairns / Brisbane / Margate
Days 6–8: Lady Elliot Island—Great Barrier Reef
Day 9: Lady Elliot Island / Margate
Day 10: Brisbane / Hobart / Private Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary / Mt. Field
Day 11: Mt. Field Nat’l Park / Private Paddling with Platypus
Day 12: Central Plateau / Marakoopa Cave Private Tour / Cradle Mtn.
Day 13 & 14: Cradle Mtn. Nat’l Park / Private Tasmanian Devil Encounter
Day 15: Cradle Mtn. / Private Flight to Hawker / Ikara-Flinders Ranges Nat’l Park
Days 16 & 17: Exploring the Outback in Ikara-Flinders Ranges
Day 18: Australian Outback / Private Flight to Kangaroo Island
Day 19: Kangaroo Island—Flinders Chase Nat’l Park
Day 20: Pennington Bay / Baudin Conservation Park
Day 21: Kangaroo Island / Adelaide / Depart
21 Days / Limited to 12 Travelers
From $28195 ( + Internal Airfare: $3888–$4238)
2025 Dates
Oct 3, Oct 17, Nov 3, Nov 15, Dec 2
2026 Dates
Feb 20, Feb 25, Mar 3, Mar 10, Mar 16, Oct 6, Oct 23, Nov 3, Nov 15, Dec 1
2027 Dates
Feb 21, Feb 26, Mar 4, Mar 11, Mar 17, Oct 7, Oct 24, Nov 4, Nov 16, Dec 2
Make It Private
Extension: New Zealand Nature Explorer
2027 dates & prices may change. Please see our website.
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Wallaby, Kangaroo Island, Australia
AUSTRALIA SOUTH TASMANIA, KANGAROO ISLAND & THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD
A Diverse Safari Down Under—with Chartered Flights to Maximize Your Time in Nature
Southern Australia is full of dramatic landscapes, unique flora and quirky animals. From the familiar koala and Tasmanian devil to the lesser-known wombat and echidna, native wildlife abounds. Many unusual species stir to action after dark, and we seek them out at dawn and dusk. Step inside a cave to marvel at bioluminescent glowworms. Converse with researchers at the Conservation Ecology Center responding to urgent challenges facing at-risk species in the Cape Otway region. Marvel at sea stacks off the rugged Southern Ocean coast. At the secluded lodges we tuck into each night, kangaroos and Tammar wallabies may frequent your front stoop. Offshore, the isolated isles of Tasmania and Kangaroo Island boast their own endemic species, prized national parks and winemaking prowess. Discover it all on this grand survey of the wonders way down under.
Uluru (Ayers Rock), Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia
AUSTRALIA NORTH KAKADU, KIMBERLEY & THE OUTBACK
Explore Ancient Landscapes & Cross the Red Desert on The Ghan Luxury Train
Journey to the back of beyond on this singular itinerary that connects three of Australia’s most remote tracts of untouched wilderness via private chartered flights. In the vast Red Center, watch the sun set over the legendary monolith of Uluru (Ayers Rock), and wonder at more stars than you’ve ever seen in your life. From Alice Springs, board The Ghan train for the storied rail passage across the desert to Katherine up north. Then head for the “Top End” of the Land Down Under—the tropical reaches of the Outback. With interpretation from Aboriginal guides, delve into the watery wilderness of Kakadu, thick with crocodiles. Fly west to the Kimberley, where the beehive stacks of the Bungle Bungle Range form an otherworldly landscape. In Australia’s far-flung north, the Dreamtime shapes primal terrain where human cultures have been integrated with the land for more than 65,000 years.
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
New Zealand’s Premier Nature Lodges With exceptional ecolodges and boutique retreats, our New Zealand adventure ensures restorative nights after days of exploration. Unwind amid the Southern Alps at the Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass, spot fur seals along the rocky shores of Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki in a World Heritage Area and savor gourmet meals in a 19th-century castle before retreating to spacious lodge rooms at Larnach Castle. From alpine valleys to wild coastlines, these intimate lodgings immerse you in New Zealand’s stunning nature.
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Larnach Castle, Dunedin, New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND NATURE EXPLORER
A Small-Group Immersion in the Scenic Splendors of New Zealand’s South Island
Remote & Intimate Lodgings in Nature
From secluded ecolodges, search for rare birds on rain forest hikes, paddle a kayak on a mountain lake, and stargaze beneath some of the darkest skies on Earth
A Rare Stay on Stewart Island
On little-visited Stewart Island, a Dark Sky Sanctuary, look for elusive kiwis on a guided night walk, and view breeding seabirds on a private boat excursion
Private Milford Sound Cruise & Helicopter Flight
Aboard our chartered boat, cruise this glacial-carved fjord where waterfalls plummet in silver ribbons from sheer peaks, then fly over the sound to Queenstown
Arthur’s Pass Lake Moeraki Dunedin Invercargill
NEW ZEALAND Stewart Island Christchurch Lake Wanaka Milford Sound
Itinerary
Day 1: Dunedin, New Zealand
Day 2: Dunedin / Invercargill / Stewart Island
Day 3: Stewart Island / Ulva Island
Day 4: Te Anau / Fiordland Nat’l Park
Day 5: Fiordland / Milford Sound Private Cruise / Private Scenic Helicopter Flight / Wanaka
Day 6: Lake Wanaka—Private Boat Cruise
Day 7: Haast Pass / Lake Moeraki
Day 8: Exploring Lake Moeraki & Monro Beach
Day 9: Westland Tai Poutini Nat’l Park / Arthur’s Pass
Days 10 & 11: Arthur’s Pass—Hiking & Kayaking / Christchurch
Day 12: Christchurch / Depart
12 Days / Limited to 11 Travelers
From $13995 ( + Internal Airfare: $996)
2025 Dates
Sep 30, Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 29, Nov 7, Nov 16, Dec 4, Dec 9
2026 Dates
Jan 10, Jan 18, Jan 23, Jan 31, Feb 2, Feb 13, Feb 28, Mar 15, Mar 20, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 20, Oct 24, Nov 2, Nov 8, Nov 12, Dec 1, Dec 5
2027 Dates
Jan 16, Jan 20, Jan 24, Jan 28, Feb 2, Feb 11, Feb 14, Mar 1, Mar 12, Mar 19, Oct 2, Oct 8, Oct 14, Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 3, Nov 9, Nov 15, Nov 22, Dec 2
Make It Private
Extensions: New Zealand North Island, Ultimate Australia Safari, Australia South: Tasmania, Kangaroo Island & the Great Ocean Road
2027 dates & prices may change. Please see our website.
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Twelve Apostles, Port Campbell National Park, Australia
SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA & TASMANIA PHOTO EXPEDITION
Capture Diverse Landscapes & Intriguing Wildlife on Our Wide-Ranging Photo Safari
Australia is full of features to entice nature photographers, with dramatic landscapes, unique flora and quirky animals, from the familiar koala to the endangered Tasmanian devil. Many unusual species stir to action after dark, and we seek them out when the light is ideal. We also focus on astrophotography with a focus on the Southern Cross. You’ll photograph wilderness preserves and managed conservation sanctuaries, capturing images of rare creatures virtually unseen in the wild. Shoot Southern Ocean sea stacks in the surf, compose artistic renditions of giant ferns in the temperate rainforest and shoot panoramas of Tasmania’s glacial valleys. Unwind in comfort each night in secluded ecolodges and review the day’s photographs with your Expedition Leader, a nature photography pro whose instruction on making images and editing them delivers a matchless Photo Expedition.
Australia’s Best Ecolodges for Nature Photography
Capture the beauty of southern Australia and Tasmania from boutique lodges set in nature teeming with wildlife. Kangaroo Island’s Southern Ocean Lodge offers quick access to rugged coasts and sea lion colonies, while Cradle Mountain Lodge—with vantage points for shooting the lake, forest and historic structures—is just steps from one of Tasmania’s premier wilderness areas. Daysy Hill Country Cottages overlooks open farmland ideal for capturing birdlife, while Mt. Field Retreat offers riverfront access and star-filled night skies.
Cradle Mountain Lodge, Tasmania