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Koala Observation Tour: See Koalas in Eucalyptus Trees
4.8
53 Ratings
Karatta
Join a 90-minute guided walk to observe koalas in their natural habitat. Capture stunning photos and learn about bushfire ecology.
Join a 90-minute guided walk to observe koalas in their natural habitat. Capture stunning photos and learn about bushfire ecology.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary - Enjoy a guided tour through the sanctuary to witness the stunning Koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, Cape Barren geese, and various other species. Discover insights about the bushfire and the remarkable survival strategies employed by these incredible animals.
- Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary - Enjoy a guided tour through the sanctuary to witness the stunning Koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, Cape Barren geese, and various other species. Discover insights about the bushfire and the remarkable survival strategies employed by these incredible animals.
What's Included
- Parking fees
- Parking fees
Additional Information
Renowned for its rich biodiversity, the sanctuary is the premier location in Australia to observe a thriving colony of wild koalas in their natural habitat. Visitors can also frequently spot other plentiful species such as the tammar wallaby, kangaroo, echidna, Cape Barren geese, and a variety of bird species.
Don’t forget to bring a camera, water…
Renowned for its rich biodiversity, the sanctuary is the premier location in Australia to observe a thriving colony of wild koalas in their natural habitat. Visitors can also frequently spot other plentiful species such as the tammar wallaby, kangaroo, echidna, Cape Barren geese, and a variety of bird species.
Don’t forget to bring a camera, water bottle, and binoculars.
- If you arrive on KI by cruise ship have you booked a rental car?
Location
2RJ8+XV Karatta
In the carpark by the meeting point sign
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(53 Ratings)
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Richard_f
Feb 13, 2026
Brilliant tour. Fiona,... - Brilliant tour. Fiona, our guide was fantastic. We learned so much and saw so much more! Cannot recommend highly enough...
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Gf430
Feb 12, 2026
A fabulous and informative time in the bush. - We had a fabulous time today on our tour. Max our guide was so informative. We saw 3 koalas, lots of kangaroos and learnt so much about the Australian bush. The icing on the cake was two large male kangaroos who had a fight right in front of us. It was incredible to watch and a really memorable end to a really great morning. I can’t recommend a visit to the beautiful reserve enough.
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Francois_g
Feb 11, 2026
Beautiful tour to see animals! - Super Tour, we could see several Koala in the middle of nature, the guide, which we understood very well, gives excellent information about animals, the tour ends with a small bus tour to discover a plain with many kangaroos.
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Explorer321359
Feb 3, 2026
Our guide was so knowledgeable and we learned so much about koalas and the Australian bush. Amazing value tour! - Our guide was so knowledgeable and we learned so much about koalas and the Australian bush. Amazing value tour! Thank you!
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730annhelenf
Jan 20, 2026
Fantastic Tour - It was a fantastic tour and the guide was verry good. We learnd a lot about the animals and the fire 6 years ago. Thank you for a verry good tour.
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Chobhamtraveller
Jan 12, 2026
Fascinating and fun informal walk rather than a ‘tour’ - Tom was our guide and he was great. His greeting was a smile and a handshake and his manner was hugely friendly and very entertaining. He took us all for a walk and sprinkled in incredible sightings, interesting narrative and plenty of humour. Everyone loved it. We were hugely lucky to see a female koala with her joey from about 5 feet and at head height. Unreal. The sanctuary is littered with kangaroos, birdlife and the medicinal project they are working on may one day help change cancer treatment for us all. The cost was aus$20 and it is incredible value. We will remember this for a very long time. Thank you
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Greg
Jan 2, 2026
Wonderful to see koalas and kangaroos in the wild. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and informative. Greg - It was fantastic to see the Koalas and other wildlife in the wild
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative
We will recommend
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Louise_h
Dec 13, 2025
Very interesting and many Koalas - The meeting pointing in the car park, no buildings around. Fiona, our guide was very knowledgeable and could us several Koalas to see. Also some Kangaroos.
We learnt interesting facts about these animals and others, as well as birds and geese. We also learnt about the affects of the 2019/20 bushfire and the regrowth, which was fascinating.
I would highly recommend this tour.
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269stefanr
Nov 26, 2025
Amazing Kangaroo Island wildlife - Great experience, small group with a knowledgeable guide, gaining excellent insights in the local wildlife and the impact on fires etc. Excellent value for money and recommended for kids, families and everyone with an interest in animals and ecosystems.
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Richardsw347ng
Sep 26, 2025
Highly recommended - We had an absolutely super walk with Fiona where we learned tons about koalas and how the bushfires impacted KI. We saw koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and geese. Fiona was fantastic - highly engaging and knowledgeable, Thanks for a great experience!
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