by Janine Duffy | October 9, 2019 | Wildlife, Wildlife Journey East Gippsland
Lizards are a little wildlife gem often seen at midday in East Gippsland, when other animals are snoozing or hiding. Our Wildlife Guides’ quick eyes pick up a rustle in the undergrowth, and soon find a shiny bronze Delicate Skink, or the humbug candy-coloured...
by Janine Duffy | June 8, 2019 | Wildlife Journey East Gippsland
Australia’s butterflies are beautiful and interesting. Almost half of the 416+ butterflies found in Australia are endemic – ie. they live nowhere else (1). But where and when is best to see butterflies in southern Australia? The best places to see butterflies...
by Janine Duffy | March 27, 2019 | Wildlife, Wildlife Journey East Gippsland
By Morwenna Petaia East Gippsland is an amazing area full of wildlife. The Wildlife Journey tour will take you to eastern Victoria where you can have an adventure with Gippsland Water Dragons. Before we head off on the Wildlife Journey here are 5 fun facts about the...
by Janine Duffy | March 13, 2019 | Bird News, Wildlife Journey East Gippsland
There is something soft and artistic about Common Bronzewings. They don’t suffer from harsh sunlight like the rest of us – a magical filter is always applied. Wildlife Guide Martin’s photos of a female bronzewing preening show this magnificently. No filter, that is...
by Janine Duffy | March 3, 2019 | Bird News, Wildlife Journey East Gippsland
Mealtimes are great times for watching beautiful birds and other wildlife in Australia. On the Wildlife Journey we take most of our meals outside in nature for this reason. Travel usually involves moving from place to place, but when we eat, we stop. Wildlife feels...
by Janine Duffy | February 27, 2019 | Wildlife, Wildlife Journey East Gippsland
There are two simple rules for respecting and protecting wild animals: Not Too Close and Never Encircle. Let me explain by telling a true story that happened on my most recent Wildlife Journey: After a long and exciting drive from Melbourne to Raymond Island, East...
