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Ardent Quest
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Available Tours
Raymond Island & Lakes Entrance Tour (3 Days / 2 Nights)
Your adventure begins on Raymond Island - one of Australia's best places to see wild koalas. This natural sanctuary is home to a thriving population of wild koalas living freely among coastal eucalypts. Enjoy a guided walk along the Koala Trail, where sightings are frequent and close-up encounters create unforgettable memories. Continue with a stroll along the island's foreshore, soaking in lake views while spotting black swans, pelicans, and native birdlife across the wetlands. On day two, travel via the scenic Mitchell River Silt Jetties, one of the world's longest natural silt formations enroute to Lakes Entrance, where ocean meets estuary. Enjoy a beach walk, feeling the salt breeze and the rhythm of the waves, followed by a guided boat trip to explore the rich estuarine ecosystems and birdlife of the Gippsland Lakes. An optional activity is a helicopter flight over Lakes Entrance and to see the Silt Jetties from above. The final day offers venturing into Mitchell River National Park. Take a guided bushwalk to Nargun's Den, a site of deep cultural significance to the Gunaikurnai people, surrounded by towering forests and ancient rock formations that tell stories of time and tradition.
Koala Trail - Raymond Island (2 Day / 1 Night)
Discover one of Australia's best places to see wild koalas up close on this peaceful two-day journey through the Gippsland Lakes and Mitchell River National Park. Your adventure begins on Raymond Island. Known as the Koala Island, this natural sanctuary is home to a thriving wild koala population living freely on the island. You'll enjoy a guided walk along the Koala Trail, where sightings are frequent and photo opportunities abound. After the Koala Trail, continue with a leisurely stroll along the island's foreshore, taking in tranquil lake views and keeping an eye out for black swans, pelicans, and other native birdlife that call the wetlands home. On day two, travel via the scenic Mitchell River Silt Jetties, one of the world's longest natural silt formations before arriving at Mitchell River National Park. Here, enjoy a bushwalk to Nargun's Den, a place of great cultural significance to the Gunaikurnai people, surrounded by forest and ancient rock formations. This experience blends wildlife, nature, and culture, offering an intimate glimpse into the landscapes, stories, and species that make East Gippsland truly special.
Lakes Entrance and Buchan Caves (4 Days / 3 Nights)
Your adventure begins in Mitchell River National Park, with a guided bushwalk to Nargun's Den, a place of deep cultural significance to the Gunaikurnai people. Surrounded by towering eucalypts and ancient rock formations, this landscape tells stories of Country, time, and tradition. On day two, discover Lakes Entrance, where ocean meets estuary. Enjoy a coastal beach walk, breathing in the salt air and the rhythm of the waves, before joining a guided boat trip to explore the rich estuarine ecosystems and birdlife of the Gippsland Lakes. An optional helicopter flight offers a breathtaking view over Lakes Entrance and the winding Mitchell River Silt Jetties. The final day begins underground at the spectacular Buchan Caves, where limestone formations and stalactites reveal the region's ancient geological story. In the afternoon, travel to Raymond Island, one of Australia's best places to see wild koalas. Walk the Koala Trail, where close encounters are frequent, then wander the peaceful foreshore, spotting black swans, pelicans, and other native birds. Conclude your journey by visiting the Krowathunkooloong Keeping Place, where the stories and culture of the Gunaikurnai people bring the region's heritage to life.
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North Melbourne VIC 3051