Walk with Wildlife: Guided Tour in Great Ocean Road
Overview
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1 hour 15 minutes
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All the profits from Wildlife Wonders go directly to the Conservation Ecology Centre to support research into Australia's endangered species. The Conservation Ecology Centre is a driving force in creating a safe and vibrant future for wildlife on the Great Ocean Road. During your guided walk, you will encounter unique wildlife living freely in a stunning bushland environment overlooking the ocean.
Your visit includes a 75-minute walk with a conservationist guide along a 1.4km all-abilities path. Your guide will lead you through environments including grassland, forests, bushland and tree fern gullies, spotting unique wildlife along the way. You will learn about the ecology of the spectacular Otways and the research protecting the Great Ocean Road’s threatened species. During your tour, you will pause at the Conservation Ecology Centre Research Hub to learn about the conservation projects that Wildlife Wonders is supporting. Family passes and Companion Card available.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Great Ocean Road
Your visit includes a 75-minute walk with a conservationist guide along a 1.4km all-abilities path. Your guide will lead you through environments including grassland, forests, bush land and tree fern gullies, spotting unique wildlife along the way. You will learn about the ecology of the spectacular Otways and the research protecting the Great Ocean Road’s threatened species. During your tour, you will pause at the Conservation Ecology Centre Research Hub to learn about the conservation projects that Wildlife Wonders is supporting and see research techniques in action. Before or after your tour, you can relax in the cafe and enjoy a light lunch and refreshments, and browse the gift shop to pick up a memento of your visit
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Walk with Wildlife: Guided Tour in Great Ocean Road
What‘s Included
All tour participants will be provided with headsets to listen to their conservationist guide while moving quietly through the landscape
Walk through grassland, forests, bush and tree fern gullies, spotting unique wildlife along the way.
All tour participants are provided with binoculars for their guided walk
Pause at the Conservation Ecology Centre Research Hub
75-minute walk with a conservationist guide along a 1.4km all-abilities path
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
164 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Really great
Stevetarn2014,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good value for money tour with knowledgeable guides. The route is not very long but there is plenty to see along the way. A good café for refreshments at the end.
Unmissable experience
Sil0012,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience, we saw a lot of Koala and another animals. Really recommend!!
Amazing wildlife, knowledgeable conservationist guide
vladimirama,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We highly recommend (went as a couple) the guided conservationist tour. Was amazing seeing free range native animals like the tasmanian padmelon, koalas, eastern grey kangaroos, swamp wallabies, fairy wren, crimson rosella, yellow Eastern robin, emus, and even an elusive and shy long nosed potoroo! They are doing fantastic conservation projects in the Otways region, and were very kind and knowledgeable. For the price of the private guide conservationist tour we felt it was a very fair price!
Worth the visit, informative, saw a lot of animals.
maidment9,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great to see the animals in a natural environment. We saw kangaroos, wallabies, emus, koalas. Very informative, well worth the fee and time.
Leisure highlight in Apollo Bay
roland boemer,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour with the very personable Katie was a real revelation. We went on a 75-minute hike through Wildlife Wonders Park on that somewhat murky day and learned as much about koalas and kangaroos as they differ, how best to sight them, where and how. We discovered several koalas with her right at the beginning, then immediately saw the potoroo and pademelon in hiding in the bush! We were thrilled and could learn a lot thanks to this interesting and expert guide for our later solo trips. A highlight of our stay in Apollo Bay.
Animal wonders along Great Ocean Road
Z9320SFtinah,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Saw koalas, kangaroos, emu, wallabies & others. Great experience!
Super informative, great guides.
debraleigh1982,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great set-up, they provide rain jackets in case the weather turns on you. Extremely knowledgeable staff who are happy to answer questions. Saw so many different animals and plants and learnt so much. Close to apollo bay and a perfect morning stop if you are travelling to the apostles.
A must visit
MrandMrsICHBI,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed a good tour with Cherish. She was enthusiastic knowledgeable and answered our questions in a friendly engaging way. We were lucky enough to some koala’s, one close up as well as Wallabies, kangaroos, emu’s. Cherish also told us about the various plants & trees as well as the important conservation work being done. The team at reception & the emu cafe were also friendly and welcoming. Plus the food & beverages were good. Overall we would recommend a visit
Fantastic
413jazs,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting seeing animals in their own habitat. Beautiful surrounds to walk in. Informative and kind guide.
Worth a visit
ggsnewton,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wildlife Wonders is a wildlife sanctuary located in a scenic area not far from Apollo Bay. They operate on guided tour model; their goal is to provide a predator-free enclosed conservation area for native animals. Animals are able to roam freely and did not exhibit any fear of our group as we walked through the area. Note that this is not a zoo - animals are not confined, so there are no guarantees as to what animals will be visible during your visit. That being said, we were able to see kangaroos, potoroos, koalas, and emus. The tour lasts 75 minutes, and each person on the tour is provided with a set of binoculars and an earpiece which makes it easier to hear the guide.
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