Guided Koala Walk and Bushfire ecology tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

The sanctuary is famous for its biodiversity and is the best place in Australia to see a colony of healthy wild koalas living in the wild. Our other abundant species usually seen every day include tammar wallaby, kangaroo, echidna and cape barren geese and many species of birds.

Bring your camera, water bottle and binoculars.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

If you arrive on KI by cruise ship have you booked a rental car?

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Parking Fees

What To Expect

Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Take a guided walk through the sanctuary and observe the amazing and beautiful Koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, cape barren geese and other species. Learn about the bush fire and the survival techniques used by these amazing animals.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

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Guided Koala Walk and Bushfire ecology tour

Reviews

4.78

37 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommended
richardsW347NG,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an absolutely super walk with Fiona where we learned tons about koalas and how the bushfires impacted KI. We saw koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and geese. Fiona was fantastic - highly engaging and knowledgeable, Thanks for a great experience!
Highly informative and enjoyable
Sunshine00840169340,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Well worth the experience, saw a lot and learnt a lot about koalas and the recovery post the bush fires. Fiona was a very knowledgeable guide, warm and very friendly. Highly recommended.
Koala & bushfire education
David D,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent, very informative. Park is well maintained. Great day. Guide was well educated in her field.
Kangaroo Island
philp275,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Great tour to see Koalas in their natural environment. Tom was very knowledgeable & friendly we saw plenty of Wallabies Kangaroos & bird life well worth it.
Amazing guided walk
loc9797,
May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our walk with guide Fiona was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and clearly had such passion and care for the animals and environment. We learnt so much from her and had a great time.
Informative
Peter A,
Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The tour provided quite a lot of environmental information both on the recovery from the recent fires and some of the work required to sustain the wildlife. We did see a number of Koalas although as I expected they were largely hard to see and high in the trees. There were a few Kangaroos although plenty of evidence of a larger number. It is a wildlife reserve not a zoo and my wife was a bit concerned that there were only a few photo opportunities and too much talking so didn't enjoy it as much as she had expected. It's probably not as tourist friendly as some of the other centres but it was badly affected by the fires and is still recovering.
Recommended!
Janelle P,
Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great guide, lots of koalas and kangaroos spotted. Facts were fun, all clear and not too long. Overall perfect
a must trip while in kangaroo island
bartravelIsrael,
Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
wonderful guide with a lot of knowledge. interesting tour. we saw many wildlife animals and koalas. we learned a lot about the wild fire. a must tour in Kangaroo island
Koala Tour
shilpap751,
Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was excellent! She was very informative and kept the tour interesting and engaging. I loved learning about the koalas, kangaroos and the ecological part of the tour
Excellent
453KathyM,
Mar 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide was excellent. Our group was small at 4 people which meant all your questions were answered. Our guide made sure to point out the koala's, which are surprisingly hard to spot. She gave a lot of background about the animals and what happened to them as a result of the fire. Really learned a lot and this was very enjoyable.