Guided Koala Walk and Bushfire ecology tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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 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.
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Guided Koala Walk and Bushfire ecology tour
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour
730annhelenf,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fantastic tour and the guide was verry good. We learnd a lot about the animals and the fire 6 years ago. Thank you for a verry good tour.
Fascinating and fun informal walk rather than a ‘tour’
ChobhamTraveller,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tom was our guide and he was great. His greeting was a smile and a handshake and his manner was hugely friendly and very entertaining. He took us all for a walk and sprinkled in incredible sightings, interesting narrative and plenty of humour. Everyone loved it. We were hugely lucky to see a female koala with her joey from about 5 feet and at head height. Unreal. The sanctuary is littered with kangaroos, birdlife and the medicinal project they are working on may one day help change cancer treatment for us all. The cost was aus$20 and it is incredible value. We will remember this for a very long time. Thank you
Wonderful to see koalas and kangaroos in the wild. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and informative. Greg
Greg H,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fantastic to see the Koalas and other wildlife in the wild Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative We will recommend
Very interesting and many Koalas
Louise H,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The meeting pointing in the car park, no buildings around. Fiona, our guide was very knowledgeable and could us several Koalas to see. Also some Kangaroos. We learnt interesting facts about these animals and others, as well as birds and geese. We also learnt about the affects of the 2019/20 bushfire and the regrowth, which was fascinating. I would highly recommend this tour.
Amazing Kangaroo Island wildlife
269stefanr,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, small group with a knowledgeable guide, gaining excellent insights in the local wildlife and the impact on fires etc. Excellent value for money and recommended for kids, families and everyone with an interest in animals and ecosystems.
Highly recommended
richardsW347NG,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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
5.00Well 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
5.00Excellent, very informative. Park is well maintained. Great day. Guide was well educated in her field.
Kangaroo Island
philp275,,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great 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
5.00Our 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.
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