Explore the Wild Side of Australia

AUSTRALIA EXPLORE THE WILD SIDE OF

Kakadu National Park

CONSERVATION THROUGH EXPLORATION in the Land Down Under

Dear Nature Traveler,

When you’re determined to experience the world’s most entrancing wild destinations, your spirit of adventure will inevitably lead you to Australia.

And no one brings you closer to Australia’s natural wonders than Nat Hab. This enormous island continent teems with wildlife as wondrous and varied as its vast landscapes. Native species abound, from the familiar koala and ferocious Tasmanian devil to the lesser-known wombat, wallaby, echidna and countless others.

Our exclusive itineraries reveal more of Australia’s wild nature. Australia South takes you farthest down under to explore Kangaroo Island, Tasmania and Victoria. Australia North gets you deep into the Outback, from the floodplains of Kakadu to the rugged Kimberley and the vast Red Center, including legendary Uluru. And our Ultimate Australia Safari spans the continent from top to bottom, adding the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef.

Small groups allow for unprecedented private encounters with local naturalists, expert biologists, conservationists and Indigenous guides. And with fewer people, we can seek out more remote places in nature and stay in intimate ecolodges.

Trips of this magnitude wouldn’t be possible without private chartered flights. Ours do double duty, offering an aerial view of the country’s grand terrain while eliminating days of driving or returning to cities—taking you farther, faster. And naturally, we offset all the carbon emissions generated on your trip.

Interest in our Australia adventures is booming, and rightly so. The country’s whimsical wildlife, famously friendly people, and delectable food and wine deliver an adventure every nature traveler deserves to experience.

I hope to see you out there,

Ben Bressler Explorer, Founder, President Natural Habitat Adventures

P.S. These small-group adventures are limited to just 12 guests per trip, so please know that space will be limited. Call 800-543-8917 or your travel advisor today to learn more or to check availability.

EXPERIENCE THE AWE OF AUSTRALIA

on Exclusive Itineraries with Nat Hab & WWF

Australia’s dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife are front and center when you discover its wild reaches with Nat Hab. From the colorful biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef to the rugged mountains of Tasmania and the contrasting landscapes in between, we comb the continent to immerse you in the grandeur of nature. Between our dawn and dusk excursions to observe endemic animals like marsupials, we explore World Heritage Sites, wildlife sanctuaries, internationally protected wetlands and more. Go behind the scenes on exclusive visits and private tours with scientists, conservationists, Indigenous guides and other experts who shine light on Australia’s many environmental initiatives. Integral to these efforts is our partnership with World Wildlife Fund. Since 2003, Nat Hab and our guests have given more than $45 million to WWF’s efforts to conserve Earth’s most precious and imperiled places.

Australia North: Kakadu, Kimberley & the Outback

Journey to the back of beyond on this singular itinerary that connects three of Australia’s most remote tracts of untouched wilderness via private chartered flights—plus a luxury train trip on The Ghan.

Australia South: Tasmania, Kangaroo Island & Beyond

Discover the diverse landscapes and ecology of Southern Australia as we explore five national parks, private research sanctuaries and other nature reserves teeming with endemic and endangered wildlife.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

The Kimberley

NORTHERN TERRITORY

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND

TASMANIA NEW SOUTH WALES

Ultimate Australia Safari: From the Tropics to Tasmania

A three-week nature extravaganza from Australia’s tropical top to Tasmania down south—including the Great Barrier Reef and Flinders Ranges Outback. Eight national parks, seven private reserves and four World Heritage Sites! New Zealand

VICTORIA

Kakadu Nat’l Park Darwin Uluru The Outback

Kangaroo Island

Great Barrier Reef

Daintree Rainforest

Christchurch

Dunedin

Hobart

Cradle Mtn.

SCENIC CHARTERED FLIGHTS

MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME IN NATURE

Australia is huge. Thousands of miles separate many of our far-flung destinations. Rather than waste time on long drives, we often fly between locations. But commercial air schedules and logistics can eat up precious safari time, so we skip those, chartering planes for certain legs. This means no complicated connections or layovers—you don’t come this far to spend excessive time sitting in airports or vehicles (although the drives we do include are integral to your nature experience). Via the small airports we fly into, you’ll be watching wildlife within an hour of landing! Beyond merely convenient, these flights are stunningly scenic. With a bird’s-eye view of the landscape, you’ll gain a unique appreciation for Australia’s scale and geographic diversity.

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NAT HAB’S EXPEDITION LEADERS

THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY

When you journey to wild Australia with Nat Hab, you’ll have the advantage of traveling with top naturalist guides to decode the country’s vast and varied nature. Our Expedition Leaders have intimate knowledge of the country’s flora and fauna, and their friendliness and exquisite attention to detail ensures a superlative experience. Their understanding of the country’s natural history extends beyond wildlife to Oz’s otherworldly landscapes, Aboriginal culture and modern conservation efforts. With access to resources from WWF and personal connections to the communities we visit, they individualize your encounter with Australia, anticipating your needs and accommodating your interests. As you traverse the country, they’ll regale you with stories from the bush and traditional folklore. Our philosophy is simple: a nature adventure is only as good as the guide who leads it, so we provide the best.

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BIG DIFFERENCE SMALL GROUPS MAKE A

Unlike many Australia tours, we cap our groups at just 12 guests, ensuring a deeper, more peaceful nature experience. In a small group, you’ll get uninterrupted time with your Expedition Leader where you can ask all your questions and gain greater insight into Australia’s many marvels. Our nimble size allows for exclusive visits with scientists, conservationists and residents who generously share their stories and cultural heritage. Traveling in a small group allows us to visit more remote places and stay in intimate lodges close to wildlife and conservation sanctuaries—sometimes with exclusive occupancy. You’ll also bond more easily with your fellow travelers through your shared experiences, love of nature and commitment to conservation. And with your Expedition Leader and local guides, you’re assured flexibility in activities. Join us to experience the difference a small group makes.

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Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

ULTIMATE AUSTRALIA SAFARI

From the Tropics to Tasmania, This is Australia’s Greatest Nature Extravaganza

Australia is huge—about the same size as the continental USA. It’s wide, it’s wild, it’s wondrous. And it’s filled with some of the world’s most intriguing creatures, many of which are found nowhere else. Dive deep with us in search of koalas and kangaroos, wombats and wallaroos, pademelon, platypus, cassowary, crocodile, quoll, echidna, goanna, bearded dragon, Tasmanian devil, and many more species whose names are as quirky as their appearance and behavior. If you’re a wildlife fanatic who wants to see it all, we’ve pulled out all the stops to create a truly peerless encounter with the unique and fascinating creatures Down Under. Spanning the continent from top to bottom, our singular itinerary connects Australia’s most iconic nature destinations and diverse ecosystems on a seamless route facilitated by our chartered flights. Add a whole host of private encounters with local naturalists, expert biologists, conservationists and Indigenous guides, and you have the most exclusive, educational and entertaining nature adventure Australia has to offer.

Ultimate Australia’s Distinctive Ecolodges

As you explore wild Australia with Nat Hab, you’ll discover that “luxury” takes on an expanded meaning. In this case, the real luxury is being surrounded by nature. But our accommodations are memorable, with their own unique character, including Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodge, tucked within the tropical rainforest of the Atherton Tablelands; our eco-resort on Lady Elliot Island offering snorkel-from-the-beach access to the Great Barrier Reef; Rawnsley Park Station, surveying the vast Outback of the Flinders Ranges; and luxury lakeside cabins at Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain Lodge.

World-renowned Cradle Mountain Lodge, Tasmania

ULTIMATE AUSTRALIA

From the Tropics to Tasmania, This is Australia’s Greatest Nature Extravaganza

No One Shows You More of Australia’s Diverse Nature

If it’s Australia’s wild wonders you’ve come to see, you’ll find them on this grand foray into seven national parks, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, and seven private wildlife sanctuaries

Seamless Flight Connections Take You Farther, Faster

Including private chartered flights, we get you to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Tasmania, Ikara-Flinders Ranges Outback and Kangaroo Island—on a single itinerary!

Exclusive Experiences away from Crowds

At every turn we’ve arranged special activities, personal visits, private tours and intimate accommodations to create the most meaningful encounters with nature and Aboriginal culture

AUSTRALIA

Cradle Mtn Flinders Ranges

Itinerary

Day 1: Cairns, Australia

Day 2: Cairns / Daintree Rainforest—Private “Dreamtime” Walk

Day 3: Daintree Nat’l Park—Private Boat Cruise / Atherton Tablelands

Day 4: Exploring the Atherton Tablelands—Lake Barrine / Tolga Bat Hospital

Day 5: Atherton Tablelands / Cairns / Brisbane / Margate

Days 6–8: Lady Elliot Island—Great Barrier Reef

Day 9: Lady Elliot Island / Margate

Day 10: Brisbane / Hobart / Private Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary / Truffle Lodge

Day 11: Mt. Field Nat’l Park / Private Paddling with Platypus

Day 12: Central Plateau / Marakoopa Cave Private Tour / Cradle Mtn.

Day 13 & 14: Cradle Mtn. Nat’l Park / Private Tasmanian Devil Encounter

Day 15: Cradle Mtn. / Private Flight to Hawker / Ikara-Flinders Ranges Nat’l Park

Days 16 & 17: Exploring the Outback in Ikara-Flinders Ranges

Day 18: Australian Outback / Private Flight to Kangaroo Island

Day 19: Kangaroo Island—Flinders Chase Nat’l Park

Day 20: Pennington Bay / Baudin Conservation Park / Wine Tasting

Day 21: Kangaroo Island / Adelaide / Depart

21 Days / Limited to 12 Travelers From $27195 ( + Internal Airfare: $3838)

2024 Dates

Oct 4, Oct 20, Nov 3, Nov 27

2025 Dates

Feb 21, Feb 24, Mar 7, Mar 10, Oct 3, Oct 17, Nov 15, Dec 2

2026 Dates Feb 22, Feb 25, Mar 8, Mar 11, Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 16, Dec 3

Make It Private

Extension: New Zealand Nature Explorer

2026 dates & prices may change. Please see our website.

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Wallaby, Kangaroo Island

AUSTRALIA SOUTH TASMANIA, KANGAROO ISLAND & BEYOND

A Diverse Safari Down Under—with Chartered Flights to Maximize Your Time in Nature

Southern Australia is full of dramatic landscapes, unique flora and quirky animals. From the familiar koala and ferocious Tasmanian devil to the lesserknown wombat and echidna, native wildlife abounds. Many unusual species stir to action after dark, and we seek them out at dawn and dusk. Step inside a cave to marvel at bioluminescent glowworms. Converse with researchers at the Conservation Ecology Center responding to urgent challenges facing at-risk species in the Cape Otway region. Marvel at sea stacks off the rugged Southern Ocean coast. At the secluded lodges we tuck into each night, kangaroos and Tammar wallabies may frequent your front stoop. Offshore, the isolated isles of Tasmania and Kangaroo Island boast their own endemic species, prized national parks and winemaking prowess. Discover it all on this grand survey of the wonders way down under.

Australia South’s Remote Ecolodges

Explore the wilds of southern Australia and Tasmania in comfort from our ecolodge bases. Offering intimate proximity to striking landscapes and whimsical wildlife, each accommodation is steeped in nature. At Truffle Lodge, our deluxe tented bush camp on Tasmania’s Derwent River, look for swimming platypus from your private veranda and charming marsupials that appear at dusk. Nat Hab groups enjoy exclusive occupancy of Chris’s Beacon Point, set high above the Great Ocean Road and offering unmatched views and seclusion. And on Kangaroo Island, survey the ocean and birdwatch from high on a ridge at The River Suites.

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Truffle Lodge tented camp, Tasmania

AUSTRALIA SOUTH

A Diverse Safari Down Under—with Chartered Flights to Maximize Your Time in Nature

Close Encounters with a Multitude of Unique Wildlife

Seek out Australia’s intriguing native species—kangaroo, koala, wallaby, platypus, echidna, pademelon, wombat and the elusive Tasmanian devil!

Six Diverse National Parks...Plus the Southern Ocean

Explore the widely varied habitats of far-south Australia in the wildlife-rich reserves of Tasmania, Kangaroo Island and Cape Otway—away from crowds

Chartered Flights Increase Your Time in Wild Australia

Enhancing convenience and access, our exclusive chartered flights give you far more time in nature rather than in airports, cities and on long drives

Itinerary

Adelaide

SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA

Kangaroo Island Warrnambool Geelong Devonport

Cradle Mtn

TASMANIA Mount Field

12, 13 or 14 Days / Limited to 12 Travelers From $16495 (+ Internal Airfare: $2992)

2024 Dates

Day 1: Adelaide, Australia

Day 2: Adelaide / Private Flight to Kangaroo Island

Day 3: Kangaroo Island—Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary / Flinders Chase Nat’l Park

Day 4: Kangaroo Island—Baudin Park / Wine Tasting / Cygnet Park Sanctuary

Day 5: Private Flight to Warrnambool / Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve / Great Ocean Road— Port Campbell Nat’l Park

Day 6: Great Ocean Road—Cape Otway Nat’l Park

Day 7: Great Ocean Road / Private Flight to Tasmania / Cradle Mtn.

Days 8 & 9: Cradle Mtn.–Lake St. Clair Nat’l Park / Private Tasmanian Devil Encounter

Day 10: Marakoopa Cave Private Tour / Central Plateau Conservation Area / Derwent Valley

Day 11: Mt. Field Nat’l Park / Private Paddling with Platypus

Day 12: Bonorong Wildife Sanctuary Private Tour / Hobart

Day 13: Hobart / Depart

2025 Great Ocean Road 13-day itinerary shown. Please see nathab.com for the 12-day 2024 itinerary or the January–March 2025 Grampians Nat’l Park 14-day itinerary.

Oct 13, Oct 17, Oct 27, Oct 31, Nov 23, Dec 7

2025 Dates

Jan 8, Jan 11, Jan 14, Jan 17, Jan 20, Jan 30, Feb 2, Feb 5, Feb 8, Feb 11, Feb 14, Oct 10, Oct 13, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 11, Nov 22, Nov 25, Nov 28

2026 Dates

Jan 9, Jan 12, Jan 15, Jan 18, Jan 21, Jan 31, Feb 3, Feb 6, Feb 9, Feb 12, Feb 15, Oct 11, Oct 14, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 12, Nov 23, Nov 26, Nov 29

Make It Private

Women’s Adventures Available

Extension: New Zealand Nature Explorer

2026 dates & prices may change. Please see our website.

Uluru (Ayers Rock), Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia

AUSTRALIA NORTH KAKADU, KIMBERLEY & THE OUTBACK

Explore Ancient Landscapes & Cross the Red Desert on The Ghan Luxury Train

Journey to the back of beyond on this singular itinerary that connects three of Australia’s most remote tracts of untouched wilderness via private chartered flights. In the vast Red Center, watch the sun set over the legendary monolith of Uluru (Ayers Rock), and wonder at more stars than you’ve ever seen in your life. From Alice Springs, board The Ghan train for the storied rail passage across the desert to Katherine up north. Then head for the “Top End” of the Land Down Under—the tropical reaches of the Outback. With interpretation from Aboriginal guides, delve into the watery wilderness of Kakadu, thick with crocodiles. Fly west to the Kimberley, where the beehive stacks of the Bungle Bungle Range form an otherworldly landscape. In Australia’s far-flung north, the Dreamtime shapes primal terrain where human cultures have been integrated with the land for more than 65,000 years.

Australia North’s Remote & Distinctive Accommodations

Discover the depths of Northern Australia’s Outback from the relaxed comfort of our ecolodge bases and a luxury train. From the desert drama of the Red Center to the lush tropics of the northern coast, raw nature permeates each unique accommodation. Admire the beehivelike sandstone cones of the Bungle Bungle Range from Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, where en suite tented cabins contain every comfort. Discover ancient Aboriginal culture in the Kakadu from Indigenous-owned Mercure Crocodile Hotel. And observe the landscape shift from the desert plains of Alice Springs to the deep gorges and broad rivers of Katherine during our overnight journey on The

, an Outback rail experience in operation since 1929.

Ghan

The Ghan overnight train from Alice Springs to Katherine

AUSTRALIA NORTH

Explore Ancient Landscapes & Cross the Red Desert on The Ghan Luxury Train

The Ultimate Outback Experience

Explore iconic regions of the Australian Outback, including Uluru and the Bungle Bungles, with your naturalist Expedition Leader, Indigenous guides and local guides

In-Depth Exploration by Boat, Train, Air, and on Foot

Gain an intimate view of the landscape on bush walks and river cruises, and survey its grandeur on scenic flights and a 750-mile rail journey aboard The Ghan

View Unique Wildlife & Ancient Rock Art

In five national parks and three World Heritage Sites, see 65,000-yearold rock paintings, and look for wallabies, dingos, monjons and saltwater crocodiles

Itinerary

Day 1: Sydney, Australia

Kakadu Darwin

AUSTRALIA

Day 2: North Head Sanctuary / Sydney Botanic Gardens

Day 3: Fly to Ayers Rock Airport / Uluru-Kata Tjuta Nat’l Park

Day 4: Traditional Uluru Heritage Tour

Day 5: Uluru Sunrise / Kata Tjuta / Private Flight to Alice Spgs. / The Ghan Luxury Train

Day 6: The Ghan / Nitmiluk Nat’l Park—Katherine Gorge Cruise / Kakadu—Jabiru

Day 7: Ubirr—Rock Art & Wildlife Viewing / Private Guluyambi Cultural Cruise

Day 8: Private Billabong Cruise / Warradjan Aboriginal Center / Nourlangie Rock Art

Day 9: Private Flight to the Kimberley / Private Helicopter over the Bungle Bungles

Days 10–12: Exploring Purnululu Nat’l Park & the Kimberley

Day 13: The Kimberley / Darwin

Day 14: Darwin / Depart

Days / Limited to 12 Travelers

$18995 ( + Internal Airfare: $4688)

2025 Dates Jun 1, Jun 29, Jul 20, Jul 27, Aug 3, Aug 10

2026 Dates Jun 2, Jun 30, Jul 21, Jul 28, Aug 4, Aug 11 2026 dates & prices may

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Sydney

Uluru Alice Springs

The Kimberley

Nitmiluk

NEW ZEALAND NATURE EXPLORER

A Small-Group Immersion in the Scenic Splendors of New Zealand’s South Island

Among travelers who covet spectacular natural scenery, New Zealand is legendary. Our focus is the South Island, a land of topographic extremes, from seaside rain forests and sapphire lakes to ice-crowned peaks, active glaciers and frigid fjords. On a dramatic itinerary that winds from alpine heights to Pacific shores, we are immersed in nature at its showiest. Explore majestic peaks and lush gorges in Fiordland National Park, hike on remote Mou Waho Island in Lake Wanaka, and walk among towering ferns to wild Monro Beach. Within these diverse landscapes, we find rare and intriguing creatures such as the flightless buff weka, yellow-eyed penguins and the famous brown kiwi. We also experience the hospitality New Zealanders are renowned for as we meet sheep farmers, learn about Maori culture, and find a bit of Scottish heritage in the South Pacific.

Remote and Intimate Lodgings in Nature

From secluded ecolodges, search for rare birds on rain forest hikes, paddle a kayak on a mountain lake, and stargaze beneath some of the darkest skies on Earth

A Rare Stay on Stewart Island

On little-visited Stewart Island, a Dark Sky Sanctuary, look for elusive kiwis on a guided night walk, and view breeding seabirds on a private boat excursion

Private Milford Sound Cruise

Aboard our privately chartered boat, cruise the glacial-carved fjords of Milford Sound, where waterfalls plummet in silver ribbons from 500 feet above

2024 Dates

Sep 30, Oct 15, Nov 2, Nov 17

2025 Dates

Arthur’s Pass

Lake Moeraki Dunedin Invercargill

Lake Wanaka

Jan 15, Jan 22, Feb 1, Feb 12, Feb 17, Mar 2, Mar 12, Sep 30, Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 29, Nov 7, Nov 16, Dec 4, Dec 9

2026 Dates

Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 31, Feb 11, Feb 16, Mar 1, Mar 11, Sep 29, Oct 10, Oct 17, Oct 28, Nov 6, Nov 15, Dec 3, Dec 8

Make It Private

Extensions: New Zealand North Island, Ultimate Australia Safari, Australia South: Tasmania, Kangaroo Island & Beyond 12 Days / Limited to 11 Travelers From $12795 ( + Internal Airfare: $242)

2026 dates & prices may change. Please see our website.

Itinerary

Day 1: Dunedin, New Zealand

Day 2: Dunedin / Invercargill / Stewart Island

Day 3: Stewart Island / Ulva Island

Day 4: Te Anau / Fiordland Nat’l Park

Day 5: Fiordland / Milford Sound Private Cruise / Wanaka

Day 6: Lake Wanaka—Private Boat Cruise

Day 7: Haast Pass / Lake Moeraki

Day 8: Exploring Lake Moeraki & Monro Beach

Day 9: Westland Tai Poutini Nat’l Park / Arthur’s Pass

Days 10 & 11: Arthur’s Pass—Hiking & Kayaking / Christchurch

Day 12: Christchurch / Depart

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Kangaroos, Kangaroo Island

“We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love… and then we return home.”

– Aboriginal proverb