GREAT OCEAN ROAD NATURE & WILDLIFE
Kangaroo
Eastern Grey Kangaroo's roam freely in Victoria. Unlike Wallabies, they like to gather in large Mob's, often with 1 large male controlling the group. We often spot them early morning on our tours. On our multi-day tours, we take an exhilarating guided buggy tour on private property with a kangaroo expert (included in your tour price).
Koala
The koala is a tree-dwelling arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia that can be found in areas of eucalyptus forest. During our tour, we stop at several locations, such as Kennet River, which are well known for increased koala activity.
Wallaby
There are many different varieties of Wallaby in Australia. Along the Great Ocean Road, the native wallaby is the Swamp Wallaby. It is a Herbivorous animal, weigh about 17 kilograms and has a gestation period of around 33 days.
Cockatoo
Found in dense wooded habitats along the road, the Cockatoo is white with a distinctive bright yellow crown of feathers on top of its head.
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You will ge a good close up sight of these magnificent birds when we pass through the township of Lorne.
Australian King Parrot
The king parrot is one of the locals favourite bird species. Found in humid and heavily forested upland regions, including eucalyptus wooded areas in and directly adjacent to subtropical and temperate rainforest, making The Great Ocean Road the perfect environment.
Echidna
Together with the platypus, the Echinda is not only one of the oldest surviving mammal species, but also the world's only monotremese (egg-laying mammal).
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There creatures are harder to spot, so keep an eye out during the tour near bushes and along the road side.
Seals
Marengo (a small coastal town on The Great Ocean Road) is home to a small colony of 200-300 seals. There is an option to get up close on a seal kayak tour. This is one of our Additional Tour Options and must be booked in advance of your tour date (Additional Cost) and is subject to weather conditions.
Whales
During the winter months of May and October, there is opportunity to see humpback whales, southern right whales and orcas as they migrate from Antarctica to the warmer waters off Queensland for calving.
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Kookaburra
Commonly known at the 'laughing kookaburra,' you are more likely to hear it, before you see it. It is the largest type of kingfisher around. It is a stout, stocky bird with a large head, prominent brown eyes, and a very large bill.
Crimson Rosella
The Crimson Rosella is easily found in Great Ocean Road region. And luckily it is relatively easy to see as it forages on the ground or among the leaves of eucalypts.
Platypus
The duck-billed platypus, is a semiaquatic, egg-laying mammal. It very rare to spot a Platypus, but we have teamed up with a local tour company Paddle With The Platypus, for a 3 hour eco-tourism experience. This is available as an Additional Tour Options Upgrade on one of our 3 Day Great Ocean Road Tours.
Free Range Cattle
The Great Ocean Road hinterland is known as cow country. En-route back to Melbourne, we pass through small dairy farming communities and open grazing fields.
