Araucaria Ecotours

Wildlife experts take small-group tours (usually from Brisbane) to mountains, rainforests, bushland, wetlands, beaches and genuine outback habitats to seek kangaroos, koalas, birds, reptiles, frogs and other wildlife and enhance understanding of their ecology and what makes our wildlife different from other regions. Day tours include minimal-impact wildlife-viewing (kangaroos, koalas, bats, birds, lizards, glow worms etc.), bird-watching in forest and wetlands (beginners welcome), and an attractive little island close to Brisbane with white sandy beaches, mangroves and coastal woodlands. A 3-day wildlife overview tour introduces Australia's major groups of wildlife and ecosystems while viewing wildlife in a variety of habitats and includes a free copy of the book "Understanding Australia's Wildlife" by Araucaria proprietor Ronda Green. Multi-day outback tours are run in Spring and Autumn. All regular tours have achieved advanced Eco-Certification and Araucaria has been entered into the Hall of Fame by Ecotourism Australia. Custom tours (day-trip or multi-day) are possible with sufficient notice. The proprietors contribute to various wildlife conservation and research projects, and guests have opportunities to be citizen scientists or conservation volunteers. All ages and fitness levels are welcome on most tours. Weekend nature activities are conducted for families, groups or individuals. The Scenic Rim Wildlife Ecology Centre and nature trails on the Araucaria property are under-going renovation but partially open.