Nature & Wildlife
Nature & Wildlife
Queensland Nature & Wildlife
From flora to fauna, Queensland is filled to the brim with interesting and unique wildlife that is undisturbed by human influence. Fascinating species that inhabit the area include the likes of the Thorny Devil, Shipworms, White Throated Snapping Turtle, Northern Leaf Tailed Gecko and the False Trumpet.
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Fraser Island
Brisbane
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Lamington National Park
Proserpine
Tamborine Mountain
Noosa
Gold Coast
Cairns
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Herberton
Fraser Island
Drop Bear Adventures
Location
33A Rene Street Noosaville 4566
Our office is located at 33A Rene Street Noosaville. We also offer a courtesy pick up from any hotel/hostel in Noosa, Sunshine Beach and Tewantin.
Brisbane
Cool Dingo Tours
Location
Kingfisher Bay, Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia
Located on Queensland's east coast, Hervey Bay is the gateway to Fraser Island with an easy 50 minute ferry crossing from River Heads Ferry Terminal .
BY ROAD to our Mainland Reception
River Heads is just a 4 hour drive north of Brisbane. Travel north on the Bruce Highway to Maryborough, then follow the signs to River Heads.
BY COACH
Greyhound, Oz Experience or any of the major coach operators have daily services to and from Hervey Bay. Transfers are available from Bay Central Coach Terminal to our Mainland Reception at River Heads (excluding the 1845 ferry service).
BY AIR
Virgin Australia fly direct from Sydney to Hervey Bay, with easy connections from Melbourne, Adelaide and New Zealand. Qantaslink operates several daily services from Brisbane to Hervey Bay.
BY RAIL
Tilt Train from Brisbane (from the south) or Rockhampton (from the north) to Maryborough Station with Queensland Rail coach connection direct to Hervey Bay. Visit www.traveltrain.com.au for up to date timetables and check out the Rail Pass options.
PICK UP FROM HERVEY BAY
Let us know where you're staying (minimum 24 hours notice) and we'll pick you up between 7.00 and 8.00am, nice and easy! Courtesy coach transfers are also available from Bay Central Coach Terminal to our Mainland Reception. Airport transfer services are available between Hervey Bay Airport and our Mainland Reception - book with Kingfisher Reservations (cost applies).
TOUR DEPARTURE DETAILS
Cool Dingo Tours depart at 0900 am daily on the Kingfisher Ferry from River Heads- make sure you check in at the Kingfisher Bay Mainland Reception by 8.15am.
The cruise to Fraser takes around 50 minutes. Your Cool Dingo Ranger-guide will meet you at the Kingfisher Bay jetty and after the introductions and a quick briefing, your 4WD adventure begins.
Bushwacker Eco Tours
Location
Scarborough Queensland
Bus stop 125 at the front o f Brisbane Transit Centre or selected Hotel/Hostel in Brisbane. Please reconfirm your pick up place on 1300 559 355.
TreeTop Challenge
Location
Cedar Creek Falls Road, North Tamborine 4272
From the Gold Coast
Take M1 exit 57 and turn left onto Tamborine – Oxenford Rd and follow this road all the way up Tamborine Mountain. Turn right at the roundabout onto Gallery Walk and turn right at the next roundabout onto Eagle Heights Rd. Turn right at the next intersection onto Tamborine Mountain Rd and follow this down until you see Thunderbird Park on the right.
From Brisbane
Travel south on the M1. Take exit 34 (Beenleigh) and head straight through the roundabout onto City Rd. Turn right onto Logan St and keep following it straight (it will turn into Boundary St). Go straight through the first roundabout and take the 3rd exit of the second roundabout onto Beaudesert ? Beenleigh Rd. Continue on this road for a while before turning left onto Tamborine Mountain Rd. Driving up the road this way, Thunderbird Park is located on your left hand side.
If you have any problems, please call on 1300 881 446.
Gray Line Brisbane and Gold Coast
Map
Brisbane Transit Centre, 151-171 Roma Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Croc Tours
Map
Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
Create A Tour
Map
Brisbane various locations
Far Horizons Australian Bush Tours
Map
52 School Road, Kallangur, QLD, 4503, Australia
Noosaville
The Discovery Group
Map
204 Lake Flat Road Elanda Point 4565
Lamington National Park
Araucaria Ecotours
Map
1770 Running Ck Rd, Rathdowney
Proserpine
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari
Location
Glen Isla Road, Proserpine, Queensland 4800 Australia
The Tour operates from our campsite base on the bank of Proserpine River, 6 km east of Proserpine off Glen Isla Road.
Tamborine Mountain
Tamborine Mountain Trail Rides
Map
Thunderbird Park, Tamborine Mountain Road
Noosa
Australia Zoo
Location
1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah
Australia Zoo is located on Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah, one hours drive from Brisbane.
Car - Travel on the Bruce Highway, take the Steve Irwin Way exit and follow the signs.
Coach transfers can be arranged from Brisbane through Australian Day Tours
Noosa Everglades Discovery
Map
186 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, Queensland 4566 Australia
Tropical Treks Guided Bushwalks
Map
Noosaville
Gold Coast
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Map
28 Tomewin St, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223 Australia
Tamborine Mountain Tours
Location
12 Kidd St Nth Tamborine 4272
Take exit 57 off the Pacific Highway (Tamborine Oxenford Road)
From Brisbane, take rail to Helensvale Station for 9:10am pickups.
Cairns
Gray Line Cairns
Map
278 HARTLEY ST, PORTSMITH QLD 4870
Behana Canyoning
Map
Cairns, 4870, Australia
Other
Alan's Wildlife Tours
Map
Platypus Viewing Platform, Yungaburra QLD 4884, Australia
Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours
Map
17 Buccaneer Drive, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655 Australia
Herberton
Wilderness Expeditions
Location
3765 Rocca Road, Kalunga QLD 4887, Australia
Wilderness Expeditions is based at Kalinvale Farm, 10km south-west of Herberton. See Google Maps for directions.
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