NATURAL ENCOUNTERS

Animal Encounters

At first he seems hesitant. He circles, unsure whether to approach. Suddenly he’s made up his mind. He likes you, and happily accepts the little fish you offer in your hand.

You’re off the coast of Brisbane and you’re hand feeding the wild bottle-nosed dolphins that regularly turn up for lunch!

On the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, the theme park residents just love to show off to an adoring crowd. Make their day by visiting the shark, seal, penguin, elephant, tiger and even the polar bear!

On the Sunshine Coast Steve Irwin’s crocodiles invite you to dinner and on the Fraser Coast you can wave to the traveling whales on their slow migration north.

In Mackay and the Whitsundays you might spy a platypus, koala or kangaroo and in Tropical North Queensland swim with the reef fish, dugongs, sea turtles and manta ray that call the Great Barrier Reef home.

Whales

See the almighty humpback whale launch out of the ocean. They're awesome! More on Whales >

Turtles

Watch nesting sea turtles and emerging hatchlings head to the ocean. It's an amazing experience. More on Turtles >

Turtles Timeline

Follow the journey of Australia's marine turtles during their nesting season - Begin the journey now. More on Turtles Timeline >

Dolphins

Dolphin feeding in the wild is a rare and privileged event. Find out for yourself. More on Dolphins >

Dugongs

Discover how this rare and protected species live along the coast of Queensland. More on Dugongs >

Sharks

Get your heart pumping with an underwater dive and feed the sharks. More on Sharks >

Birdwatching

Queensland is home to stunning and diverse birdlife. See them for yourself. More on Birdwatching >

Birdwatching Destinations

Discover the best Birdwatching locations in Queensland. More on Birdwatching Destinations >

Marine Life Interaction

Feed sharks, frolic with seals, dive with dolphins or become an animal trainer for the day. More on Marine Life Interaction >

Seasonal Calendar

See our Quick Guide to the best feeding, breeding and viewing times. More on Seasonal Calendar >

Kangaroos

Find out where to spot kangaroos in the wild or visit one of the many zoos and wildlife parks throughout Queensland. More on Kangaroos >