Tours
Birding Tours
Summary:
Melbourne is one of Australia’s premier birding cities, boasting an extraordinary diversity of habitats, national parks and species, many within the urban environment and others just a few hours’ drive away. We offer a range of custom birding experiences for birders, listers, photographers and nature lovers, from half-day outings to immersive multi-day adventures.
Birding Tours & Expeditions: Australia Wide
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Home to over 850 species (46% of which are endemic) Australia is one of the world’s premier birding destinations. Wherever you are, whenever you travel, and whatever species you seek, Treeswift Wildlife can craft the perfect tour, with custom expeditions available across the entire country. We are a leading provider for dedicated listers, bird photographers, and serious birders eager to experience the very best of Australia’s spectacular birdlife.
Summary:
We run a variety of nocturnal spotlighting & photography tours designed for close-encounters with some of Australia’s most sought-after owl and nightjar species. Key species available from Melbourne include Greater Sooty Owl, Powerful Owl, White-throated Nightjar, Australian Masked Owl, Australian Boobook, Australian Owlet-nightjar, Tawny Frogmouth, Tasmanian Boobook, Eastern Barn Owl and more.
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Join us for an unforgettable night tracking and photographing the remarkable Eastern Barn Owl. Perfect for both serious photographers and hobbyists, no experience is required. Fun for the whole family—just bring your camera and let us handle the driving, owl-finding, spotlighting, guiding, and photography tips while you enjoy the wildlife and capture stunning images!
Mammalwatching Tours
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Melbourne is one of Australia’s premier mammalwatching destinations, boasting an extraordinary diversity of species, many found within close proximity to the city. Highlights include mega-rarities and critically endangered targets such as Leadbeater’s Possum, alongside iconic species like the Short-beaked Echidna, Platypus and Koala. We offer a range of mammalwatching experiences for listers, photographers and nature lovers, from half-day outings to immersive multi-day adventures.
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Home to one of the world’s richest and most distinctive mammal species, Australia is a premier destination for mammalwatching. From iconic species such as Numbat, Tasmanian Devil, Tree Kangaroos, and gliders to highly specialised targets including native rodents, bats, cetaceans and pygmy possums, the diversity on offer is extraordinary. Wherever you are, whenever you travel, and whatever species you seek, we design specialist mammalwatching expeditions across the continent. Our tours cater to dedicated listers, wildlife photographers and serious naturalists seeking Australia’s most challenging, charismatic and sought-after mammals.
Join us for a nocturnal adventure through Yarra Ranges National Park in search of the critically endangered Southern Greater Glider. This immersive tour offers a chance to explore this extraordinary ecosystem and meet its fascinating inhabitants. Along the way, you may encounter the Southern Greater Glider, Yellow-bellied Glider, Krefft’s Glider, Southern Brown Tree Frog, Powerful Owl, Greater Sooty Owl, unique forest spiders, rare moths, and glowing fungi—plus enjoy some bonus stargazing under the pristine night sky. Suitable for individuals or private groups of up to 10 participants.
Herping Tours
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Australia is one of the world’s most rewarding herping destinations, offering an unrivalled mix of iconic, endemic and highly sought-after targets. Our trips are designed by herpers, for herpers, and focus exclusively on serious herping across Australia. We target headline species such as Inland Taipan, Thorny Devil and Saltwater Crocodile, alongside a rich diversity of rare and endemic snakes, geckos, frogs and other specialist taxa. We offer both small group herping tours and fully private expeditions. Ethical practices are central to every trip, with responsible field techniques and lawful, welfare-focused handling where appropriate.
