Positive Conservation
Power to change for the better..
“Echidna Walkabout’s driving principle is positive conservation,” says Janine Duffy, head of Echidna Walkabout’s Conservation Program
“We believe people protect what they know, and what they love.
“So we set out to create a style of tourism that not only minimizes negative effects on the environment, but positively creates a sense of wonder, an understanding, a power to change for the better.” says Janine.
Which is why every every Echidna Walkabout tour has a conservation action.
By choosing one of the tours below you will help nature while you enjoy it.
Conservation Stories
Bronzewing Pigeons: the art of Powder Down
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...
An Encounter With Some Beautiful Birds of Australia
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...
There’s an Echidna in my playground! 2 rules for respecting wild animals
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...