Southern Australia & Tasmania Photo Expedition

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Capture Diverse Landscapes & Intriguing Wildlife on Our Wide-Ranging Photo Safari
Southern 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 low—not to mention stunning astrophotography, including the classic Southern Cross. Settings include wilderness preserves plus managed conservation sanctuaries where we capture images of rare creatures virtually unseen in the wild. Landscapes hold their own allure: Shoot wave-battered sea stacks off the Southern Ocean coast, pursue artistic compositions of giant tree ferns in the temperate rainforest, and get panoramas of vast glacial valleys in Tasmania. Each night, tuck into secluded ecolodges to unwind in comfort as you peruse the day's photographs. Our Expedition Leader, a nature photography pro, will offer instruction and tips to get the best shot, plus helpful editing suggestions to deliver a matchless Photo Expedition among the wonders way down under.
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Koalas, Kangoroo Island, Australia.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Matt Meyer
Koalas, Kangoroo Island, Australia.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader and wombat, Maria Island, Tasmania.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Matt Meyer
Nat Hab Expedition Leader and wombat, Maria Island, Tasmania.
Twelve Apostles, Port Campbell National Park, Australia.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Matt Meyer
Twelve Apostles, Port Campbell National Park, Australia.
Rainbow Lorikeet, Australia.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Matt Cornish
Rainbow Lorikeet, Australia.
Kangaroo Island Kangaroos, Kangaroo Island, Australia.
Nat Hab Guest Jeffrey Barnun
Kangaroo Island Kangaroos, Kangaroo Island, Australia.
Nat Hab guests, Kangaroo Island, Australia.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Marlo Shaw
Nat Hab guests, Kangaroo Island, Australia.
Emu, Great Ocean Road, Australia.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Matt Meyer
Emu, Great Ocean Road, Australia.
Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, Kangaroo Island, Australia.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Matt Cornish
Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, Kangaroo Island, Australia.
Wombat, Cradle Mountain National Park, Tasmania.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Matt Cornish
Wombat, Cradle Mountain National Park, Tasmania.
Laughing Kookaburra, Australia.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Jacob Emerson
Laughing Kookaburra, Australia.
Private Tasmanian Devil Encounter, Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Mike Hillman
Private Tasmanian Devil Encounter, Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania.
Nat Hab guests, Port Campbell National Park, Australia.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Marlo Shaw
Nat Hab guests, Port Campbell National Park, Australia.
Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake, Tasmania.
Nat Hab Guest Bruce Senst
Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake, Tasmania.
Platypus, Tasmania, Australia.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Matt Cornish
Platypus, Tasmania, Australia.
Tasmanian pademelon with joey, Tasmania.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Jamie Smith-Morvell
Tasmanian pademelon with joey, Tasmania.
Short-beaked echidna, Cradle Mountain National Park, Australia.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Jamie Smith-Morvell
Short-beaked echidna, Cradle Mountain National Park, Australia.
Nat Hab guest and echidna, Cradle Mountain National Park, Tasmania.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Corbin Hawkins
Nat Hab guest and echidna, Cradle Mountain National Park, Tasmania.
Australian sea lions, Kangaroo Island, Australia.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Matt Cornish
Australian sea lions, Kangaroo Island, Australia.
Maria Island, Tasmania.
Maria Island, Tasmania.
Cradle Mountain Lodge, Tasmania.
Cradle Mountain Lodge, Tasmania.
Horseshoe Falls, Mount Field National Park, Australia.
Nat Hab Guest Bob Flynn
Horseshoe Falls, Mount Field National Park, Australia.

Trip Highlights

Close Encounters with Unique Native Wildlife

Photograph intriguing species found only in Australia—koala, kangaroo, wombat, wallaby, glossy black cockatoo, echidna, pademelon, platypus and more!

Seven Diverse National Parks plus the Great Ocean Road

Shoot scenery in the varied habitats and wildlife-rich reserves of Tasmania, Kangaroo Island and Cape Otway, with a private boat cruise on Maria Island

Chartered Flights Mean More Time in Nature

Greatly enhancing access, our private flights give you far more time for nature photography, rather than in airports, cities and on long drives

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An Australia Nature Photo Safari Without Peer!

The unique wildlife, dramatic coastlines and diverse landscapes of Southern Australia and Tasmania hold a trove of exciting subjects for nature photographers. We immerse you in these captivating settings, on an itinerary designed to maximize your photography encounters with the Land Down Under at its wildest.

  1. Wildlife Photography You Won't Find Anywhere Else
    With a plethora of endemic wildlife, Australia offers unique wildlife photography opportunities. And many of the continent's iconic species, from koalas to kangaroos and more uncommon creatures, are found in the south. Since most Australian species are nocturnal, we devote our days to exploring scenic landscapes and turn to wildlife photography around sunrise and sunset, when low light draws out the marsupials, echidnas and other species active after dark.
  2. Chartered Flights Maximize Your Time for Photography
    Australia is a huge country. That's why we fly between many of our itinerary highlights, rather than waste whole days on long drives or inconvenient connections through cities. Adhering to commercial air schedules and logistics eats up precious safari time. So we exclusively charter planes for our flight legs, avoiding several full travel days, including layovers. You don't want to come this far to spend your time sitting around in transit (although the drives we do include are chosen for their scenic appeal and photography opportunities). 
  3. A Wide-Ranging Itinerary Including Seven National Parks
    Diversity is the appeal on our Southern Australia photo safari, which includes seven different and contrasting national parks: Flinders Chase on Kangaroo Island; Great Otway and Port Campbell on the Great Ocean Road; and in Tasmania, explore Mole Creek Karst, Cradle Mountain–Lake St. Clair, Mount Field and Maria Island national parks.
  4. A Distinctive Focus on Nature & Conservation
    Australia's grand landscapes and unique wildlife are front and center on our singular itinerary. From the coast of Kangaroo Island to the interior mountains of Tasmania, explore World Heritage Sites, wildlife sanctuaries, internationally protected wetlands and more, learning about efforts to protect these wild habitats and native animals.
  5. Just 10 Photographers Per Departure
    In a small group, we can seek out more remote places in nature and stay in intimate lodges (sometimes with exclusive occupancy), close to wildlife and conservation sanctuaries. With fewer people, you get a deeper nature experience—not to mention more personal attention and from your Expedition Leader and two local guides. 
  6. The World’s Finest Naturalist Photographer Guides
    Natural Habitat Adventures has a well-deserved global reputation for employing the highest-quality guides in the industry. Our photo tours are helmed by Expedition Leaders who are both expert naturalists and highly accomplished nature photographers and instructors, ably coaching guests of varied skill levels on all modes of camera equipment. They have years of experience and training, including resources from WWF's top scientists. You won’t find more knowledgeable—or more personable—guides than those who work with us. Our philosophy is simple: a nature adventure is only as good as the guide who leads it, so we provide the very best! Read our Expedition Leader bios and traveler comments regarding the quality of our leaders.
  7. Our Quality-Value Guarantee Ensures Your Outstanding Photo Expedition
    Natural Habitat Adventures is proud to offer our exclusive guarantee that clearly states that we will meet the high expectations we set forth in our promotional materials. To our knowledge, this is the most ambitious guarantee made by any adventure travel company. Read our important promise for yourself!
  8. Feel Good About Your Carbon-Neutral Journey
    We care deeply about our planet, as we know you do. When you travel with us, the carbon emissions from your trip are 100% offset—including your round-trip flights from home. Natural Habitat Adventures has been the world’s first carbon-neutral travel company since 2007.
  9. Natural Habitat Adventures Is WWF’s Travel Partner
    Because of our commitment to environmentally friendly travel, as well as the exceptional quality of our small-group nature adventures, World Wildlife Fund, the world’s leading environmental conservation organization, has named Natural Habitat Adventures its worldwide travel partner—a designation that makes us exceedingly proud!

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