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Wildlife Encounters in Australia

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Wildlife Encounters in Australia with Elegant Resorts


As a result of continental drift and the isolation of this vast land, Australia’s rich wildlife boasts unique species that are found nowhere else on earth. With over 450 mammals, 300 species of birds, 180 species of freshwater fish and 300 species of lizards, there are plenty of creatures to see in addition to the kangaroo. This largest of living marsupials, can easily be seen up close when staying at One&Only Emirates Wolgan Valley, close to the Blue Mountains (a three-hour drive from Sydney). Here, guests can learn to distinguish the eastern greys from the wallaby and admire their natural behaviour amongst the wild bushland - all whilst riding on horseback, cycling, trekking or simply sitting on a homestead deck! Here, too, visitors can see wombats, superb birdlife and take part in vital conservation work, such as protecting the unique flora and fauna.

Accessible from Adelaide, Australia’s premier wildlife destination is, perhaps, Kangaroo Island. Here, guests staying at the luxurious Southern Ocean Lodge can truly appreciate all the coastal residents, such as penguins, koalas and sealife – in addition to the popular kangaroo. The lodge’s resident naturalists provide excellent guided tours, which allow guests to fully appreciate the dramatic southern coastline, sugar-white beaches and endemic wildlife. Of course, Australia’s coastal waters are equally attractive and bountiful, with the tropical north home to the world’s largest coral reef – the spectacular Great Barrier Reef, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This beautiful and vital biosphere provides visitors with a tropical underwater world that is perfect for scuba-diving and snorkelling. Families can easily access the reef by boat from nearby Hamilton Island, while couples can indulge in the luxury available at qualia or Lizard Island, before taking a cruise, or flying to, the equally stunning natural wonders of Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach.

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  • Boutique Hotel
  • Complete freedom and secluded beaches
  • Indulge and nurture yourself in the Essentia Day Spa
  • 40 Rooms & Suites
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Lizard Island

Lizard Island

Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

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  • Luxury Hotel
  • Set amongst rainforest and moments away from Tallow Beach
  • This is a place to indulge with nurturing spa treatments
  • 92 eco-friendly suites
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Crystalbrook Byron

Crystalbrook Byron

Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Romance Romance Wildlife Encounters Wildlife Encounters
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  • Luxury Hotel
  • This adults-only resort immerses you in a relaxed atmosphere
  • A perfect location to spot a wide range of wildlife
  • 60 Pavilions & 1 two-bedroom Beach House
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Qualia, Great Barrier Reef

Qualia, Great Barrier Reef

The Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia

Romance Romance Scuba Diving Scuba Diving
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  • Luxury Lodge
  • A boutique vineyard retreat in a gourmet region of Australia
  • Learn the Chef’s secrets at a cookery masterclass
  • 22 rooms & suites and a five-bedroom residence
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Cape Lodge

Cape Lodge

Margaret River & The Southwest Coast, Western Australia, Australia

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  • Luxury Lodge
  • A pure Australian 60,000-acre outback wildlife sanctuary
  • Incredible native wildlife and geology
  • 4 rooms & 1 cottage
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Arkaba

Arkaba

South Australia, Australia

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  • Boutique Hotel
  • Luxury eco-camp offering a unique and remote bush experience
  • Excellent wildlife and bird-watching opportunities
  • 10 rustic bungalow lodges
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Bamurru Plains

Bamurru Plains

Top End, Northern Territory, Australia

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  • Luxury Hotel With Villas
  • Stunning cliff top eco villas offering a light eco footprint
  • Beautiful coastal views and fully hosted experience
  • 2 eco-luxury villas
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Oceanview Eco Villas

Oceanview Eco Villas

Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia

Luxury Hotel With Villas
Wildlife Encounters Wildlife Encounters
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  • Luxury Private Villa
  • An exclusive space surrounded by stunning views and wildlife
  • An exceptionally private, luxury retreat in South Australia
  • 5 bedrooms
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One Kangaroo Island

One Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia

Luxury Private Villa
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  • Luxury Tent
  • An eco-friendly bush camp overlooking the Ningaloo Reef
  • Whale sharks and humpback whales visit the waters seasonally
  • 15 wilderness tents
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Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef

Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef

Cape Range National Park, Western Australia, Australia

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  • Luxury Hotel
  • A secluded luxury hotel on Kangaroo Island's coast
  • 250 acres of land with native flora and fauna
  • 16 rooms and 12 villas
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Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island

Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia

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  • Luxury Lodge
  • An intimate luxury wilderness lodge amid the mountains
  • ‘Paddock-to-plate’ dining embraces the region’s best produce
  • Ten suites and two private lodges
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Spicers Peak Lodge

Spicers Peak Lodge

Scenic Rim , Queensland, Australia

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  • Luxury Hotel
  • Three fabulous private retreats in the Murray Riverland
  • Private swimming pools overlooking the waters of the river
  • 3 Retreats
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The Frames

The Frames

South Australia, Australia

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