Conservation Tours

Powerful Owl (endangered)

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

6 reasons to choose a multi-day overnight tour in Australia

6 reasons to choose a multi-day overnight tour in Australia

In Australia, travelling on a multi-day overnight tour you are more likely to spend time in authentic non-touristy places, meet and connect with interesting local people and see more wildlife. Overnight tours are also more ethical and responsible - they contribute...

Australia’s Weirdest Animals We See On Tours, Part 2

Australia’s Weirdest Animals We See On Tours, Part 2

When you spend a lot of time in The Australian Bush, some odd little characters become a highlight. Here’s 7 of the cutest, odd, strangely appealing, weirdest Australian animals we really do see on wildlife tours. And because we’re Downunder, we will start with Part...