The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Tours in Pacific Coast Australia, New South Wales

Welcome to Sundive Byron Bay located in Byron Bay, one of Australia's most popular travel destinations, Julian Rocks Marine Park is rated as one of the top five scuba diving locations in Australia. The mixing of tropical warm currents with cooler temperate waters makes the diving near Byron Bay unique. Due to its amazing diversity and abundance of fish life with over 1000 recorded species of tropical, temperate and pelagic fish, Julian Rocks has earned a reputation as being one of the most prolific fish dives in the world. Whales, Dolphins, Manta Rays, Leopard Sharks, the endangered Grey Nurse Shark and three species of Turtle are all common visitors to Julian Rocks. All the action is just 10 minutes from Byron Bay's main beach! Sundive is Byron Bay's only PADI 5 Star Dive Centre. Since it was established in 1988, Sundive has earned numerous PADI service awards and is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in diver training.

Vision Walks provides; small group, walks and wildlife tours, scenic hinterland and cultural tours in the Byron Bay area, at affordable prices. Established 2007. Vision Walks provide tours in the Byron Bay area that help you to connect with the natural environment and explore local life, far from the maddening crowds, whatever your age or abilities. Tours include: Night Vision Walk, Wildlife Tour, Beyond Byron Tour, Hippy Trail Hinterland Tour, Crystal Castle Tour, Rainforest Walk and Byron Bay tour.

Whirlwind Tours provides an action filled, unforgettable local experience for tourists across the globe! We are revolutionizing tourism by providing unparalleled adventure style tours that really capture every incredible aspect of the town or city that it’s in. Visiting AMAZING sights, waterfalls and other iconic attractions we do it all here!!!

Want to swim with dolphins?? Come with us and we'll make sure you leave with a clear conscience! Dolphin Swim Australia offers the FIRST and ONLY permitted WILD DOLPHIN SWIM in New South Wales, Australia!! Become a part of the pod in the dolphins' own environment and witness true dolphin behaviour! This is a thrilling bucket list experience that you don't want to miss :-)!!

At Lazy Paddles we believe the best way to experience nature is up close from a kayak. That's why we provide world class kayak tours and kayak hire for everybody. Lazy Paddles been a part of the Tea Gardens community for nearly two decades. We have grown to become the premier outdoor activity provider in the area. Our tours are so popular many customers return every year. We also hire recreational and touring kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. We launch from Anzac Park in Tea Gardens all year round.

C-Change Adventures have Eco-Tours with a difference! Explore our World Heritage Coffs Coast areas by kayak, Stand Up Paddle Board or walking tracks on our 2 hour eco-tours to overnight camping trips. From mangrove mazes, yabby racing, sunset and full moon tours to the beautiful Gondwana hinterland of Coffs Coast, our Award Winning guides will provide you with an adventure that you and your family will remember forever. Try a leisurely river trip, sea-kayaking or hit the rapids and explore the gorges and surrounding mountains. For those that want to Do It Yourself, we offer Free Drop Off Upriver.

What to do in Byron? There is just so much to do and explore. Byron Bay Adventure Tours offer a huge range of experiences; climb Mount Warning, explore ancient rainforests, waterfall swimming, wilderness mountain biking, kayaking with dolphins, visit historic country towns, thrill of Gyrocopter flying, iconic Byron landmarks, whale-watching, family fun days and local dining. Book with us today and get off the beaten track.

ALL TOURS ARE SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID 19 CONCERNS. NO FIRM DATE FOR REOPENING. THIS UPDATE FEB 2021. WE APOLOGISE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. Enjoy the beauty of our golf course. Take great wildlife photos and learn about our wild Eastern Grey Kangaroos and other unique Australian animals while riding in a seven-passenger-seated golf cart. Your small group is led by a guide. You’ll see kangaroos up close (within a couple of metres)– yet you’ll be in a guided, safe and friendly environment. We do not feed or touch the kangaroos as they are wild. You will have the opportunity to walk amongst a mob of kangaroos, escorted safely by your guide. During December 2019 and January 2020 two half hour tours are run EVERY day at 5pm and 5:30pm. Book and pay online at the Nelson Bay Golf Club website OR directly at the Nelson Bay Golf Club reception desk. To avoid disappointment, bookings are essential as tours are extremely popular. Prices: $20 per adult, kids under 12 free.

CoastXP is a premier Hunter Coast adventure boat experience! Ocean Enthusiast Dominic May and his team operate coastal sightseeing, whale watching (Jun - Nov), cruise and event-based tours departing daily from the Honeysuckle Foreshore showcasing the breathtaking coastline of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie from a custom-built boat.

Essentially Barrington is an alliance of farm, food, historical and accommodation businesses from the Gloucester district of NSW. Why not get a group together on a coach, or travel with friends? We can tailor a tour with a local guide to include the sort of activities your group would like - farm visits, wineries, restaurants, shopping, history, or visit the World Heritage Barrington Tops.