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Much of Australia’s wildlife can be spotted all year round. However, there are a series of spectacular seasonal fauna events which are bound to impress even the keenest wildlife-watcher.
Walk The Red Crab Carpet
When: November – January
Where：Christmas Island
Christmas Island, off the far north-west coast of Australia, is home to an estimated 40-50 million bright red land crabs. Each year, at the start of the wet season, a spectacular awakening occurs and will literally roll out the moving red carpet.
Take In The Tiny Turtles
When: November – January (nesting), January – March (hatching)
Where: Southern Great Barrier Reef
Queensland is the perfect location to see the incredible cycle of turtles. Head to the Southern Great Barrier Reef region, where you can spot turtles from the coastal town of Bundaberg to Yeppoon.
Welcome Australia’s Whale Sharks
When: March – July
Where: Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia
For a chance to swim next to the largest fish in the ocean, head to Western Australia for the incredible whale shark migration. These gentle giants gather annually off Western Australia’s Coral Coast, which is home to the famous Ningaloo Reef.
Spot Birds Of A Feather
When: July – November
Where: Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory
Voted Australia’s number one bird watching destination by Australian Geographic, a trip to Kakadu National Park, home to more than 280 types of birds, should be on any keen bird watcher’s bucket list.
Cruise The Humpback Highway
When: May – November
Where: West and east coasts of Australia
Tropical North Queensland and the Kimberley has the longest whale watching season in the world. Hotspots on the east coast include the Whitsundays, Hervey Bay, the Gold Coast, Sydney and the Sunshine Coast, where you can even swim with humpback whales.
