Experiences

Wildlife

Not only is Queensland home to a wide range of wildlife, but there are also plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with these amazing creatures.

Imagine teeing off on a golf course watched by kangaroos! Scuba dive or snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest living organism, and be amazed at the exotic, colourful and diverse marine life. An incredible 1,500 of the world’s 13,000 fish species call the reef home. At Sea World on the Gold Coast dive among Leopard and Reef sharks with only a glass wall separating you from the deadly Tiger Sharks. Or if sharks aren’t your thing, why not swim with the dolphins or sea lions. It’s an unforgettable experience to hand feed dolphins in the wild at Tangalooma or join a whale watching cruise and stare in amazement as these giant mammals put on a spectacular show only metres away.

On land, watch baby turtles hatch and take their first steps, cuddle a friendly koala or hand-feed kangaroos at a wildlife sanctuary. Bird-lovers from all over the world visit the Daintree to spot cassowaries and rare rainforest species. Or, pay a visit to a farm stay and see cattle dogs rounding up sheep, go horse-riding, milk a cow and bottle-feed a lamb.