Wildlife Tours Australia

Wildlife Tours Australia

Wildlife Tours Australia
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6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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We specialise in small group adventures to the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island Penguins, Grampians National Park, Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley and Melbourne to Adelaide. Offering the ultimate award-winning 1, 2 & 3+ sightseeing day tour adventures for anyone looking for unique and personalised group tours. If you are visiting Melbourne or Sydney and looking for a quality value for money operator to take you on your next adventure, then look no further. Wildlife Tours Australia is the way to travel!
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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4.5 of 5 bubbles1,321 reviews
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John M
Sarasota, FL100 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
As a couple we had wanted to take the Great Ocean Rd trip. Our bus was modern and comfortable with AC Wi-Fi and USB outlets. The trip lasted almost 13 hours with many stops and made enjoyable by a well informed and entertaining driver.
Written 17 January 2024
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Hi There, Thanks a bunch for the fantastic 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed the Great Ocean Road tour. Its a long drive but worth it! We are looking forward to hosting you again for more amazing experiences! Shania :)
Written 19 January 2024
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emj2k15
Herefordshire, UK4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Solo
I had the best time! 16 of us on the bus, with the lovely Shanara as our tour guide. Who really made the trip worthwhile. We were of all ages. From me being 18 up to people who were over to visit their grown up children. It really was a tour for everyone! I paid for the 12 Apostles helicopter ride and it did not disappoint. Weather could have been better as it rained most of the day but that's no one's fault but mother nature, and if anything probably brought us all together a lot more! We had a lovely hostel and great food provided over the 2 days. Phillip Island on the 2nd day was beautiful. We had gorgeous weather and had so many stops to look at the scenery. Animal sanctuary was great, only $3 for some kangaroo feed (which the birds liked too) and you could meet the koalas, snakes, lizards too. The beaches are amazing and definitely worth a visit. Penguin parade was good, couldn't see a lot with the other tourist standing up and getting in the way also you're not allowed to take photographs but to end the 2 days sat watching penguins come home to feed their children it really was an amazing end to an amazing couple days. If you are solo travelling and worried about not being able to chat to people or not meet people. I stepped on the bus at my pick up point smiled at one of the girls and then that was it, we chatted the whole time! And as a 16 we all sat around chatting the evening at the hostel. It really was amazing!

Thank you so much Shanara! Keep being you! You're amazing x
Written 22 January 2020
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Hi there, and thank you for your AMAZING review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the adventure, and would absolutely give you 5 stars for your review and ability to make most of everything, even a rainy day :) We hope to see you again on our other tours!
Written 25 January 2020
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Gannon family
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
This was an excellent tour, suitable for all ages. The sights along the way were amazing and the trip inland to the Grampians was wonderful. The trip was greatly enhanced by our guide, Lewis. He was very organised, keeping us up to date along with way regarding stops, timelines etc. He was very knowledgeable and gave us just the right amount of information about each sight, interspersed with a little bit of humour. Breakfast at the lodge was much enjoyed. We flew back from Australia a few days later just before the world 'shut down' due to COVID-19 so our memories of the tour are extra special. Thank you Lewis and Wildlife Tours.
Written 29 March 2020
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Hi there, and thank you for your lovely review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and Lewis took good care of you. Good to hear you are safe and sound at home with good memories of your holiday!
Written 27 April 2020
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Danielle M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Solo
Did the great ocean road tour and can't recommend it enough, great for a loan traveller like myself. The tour guide was great and very witty. Best way to see the sights in a day.
Written 20 March 2023
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Sophie V
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Solo
such a nice time on the penguin parade tour. Daniel was our tour guide and he had a lovely energy about him that made the tour extra special. The penguins were so so so cute plus Daniel gave us great tips to get the best penguin views!
Written 9 November 2022
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MrSarsa
California7 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
In November, 2009, while in Melbourne, six of us friends (three couples) took a day-tour conducted by Wildlife Tours. On the evening of 14th November, I made booking through the concierge of the Radisson Hotel (where we were staying) for the tour of 15th Nov. for six people and gave my credit card information to book. On 15th we took the tour. When we were halfway, the driver stopped at a restaurant to collect money for the tour. I told him that I already have given my credit card information to his company and want the tour charged to that credit card. He said he will check with the company and asked me to provide the credit card information again so that he can check with his company. He then came back and said that his company wants the cash for the tour money. So I paid him cash for all six of us. I asked for the receipt but he said that he will give it later but did not. After almost two months a charge of $ 255 from Wildlife Tour showed up on my credit card bill. I disputed the charge but Wildlife said that I had not paid cash. The credit card company told me that they are unable to help because, I did not have receipt to show that I paid cash…………………. So guys, think twice before you deal with Wildlife tours in Melbourne, Australia.
Written 28 February 2010
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Thanks for your review. Unfortunately our tour guide and our accounts department have a very different recollection of events. No cash payment was ever received by this senior guide and it was noted that this person requested their credit card to be charged. It does seem odd to hand over credit card details during a tour when you don't want your credit card charged, and then pay cash as well. Despite the very different recollection of events, this person was fully refunded for the entire amount. No payment was ever received by wildlifetours.
Written 7 May 2012
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dc_cet
Chennai (Madras), India20 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
The so called coach bus is horrible. Absolutely no leg room and 2 people are expected to sit in a side while the seats can hardly accomodate 1 person. Extremely congested road trip through winding roads. And also remember the fact that you have to travel 14 hours in this bus. Time spend unnecessarily at rainforest and coffee point. Instead the operator should focus on key attractions only.

Never do this trip with Wildlife tours Australia especially if you have family and kids accompanying you. There are many other operators having a full tour bus.

Written 1 June 2019
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wtsAustralia
Australia1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2013 • Solo
Wildlife tours gave me the most unforgettable hop on hop off tour.

The first day before being dropped off to Lorne was good, I saw Bells Beach and tour guide was very informative - I was enjoying the tour so far. I was dropped off in Lorne where I was staying the night. However, things turned sour the next day. They forgot to pick me up from Lorne and I waited 2hrs (whilst constantly calling the company to figure out what was going on), only for them to tell me that the driver forgot to pick me.

I spoke to someone who told me they would organise a bus back the next day! I was flying back to Western Australia the next day- so that was definitely not an option. What makes this worse is that they kept telling me they were sorting through issues and would call me back. I'm sorry but I don't have all day, and after waiting so long already I booked a V-line back to Melbourne. I was very very upset.

So I'm back now in Western Australia and called up the company to organise my refund. I told them how upset I was and how poor their customer service was. In return I was shouted at when I told them that I did not believe that they did everything they could to help me in that situation. I was accused of calling them liars and I was shouted at for 5 whole minutes on the phone about how the company "jumped through loops to help me out". That is untrue, I was not informed of any of these drastic measures if they were being taken so excuse me if I choose to believe that the company did not do their best. After waiting around at a bus stop for 2 hours, the last thing I wanted was to wait around unsure of what was going to happen - so excuse me for booking my V-line back instead of waiting for the company to "fix" things.

All in all, this is the worst customer service I have ever experienced in my life! It is not ok to leave a passenger in the middle of nowhere. I have EVERY SINGLE right to be pissed off and as a customer service representative you have no right to shout and yell at a paying customer and be so unbelievably rude when your company is at fault in the first place. It is rude and disgusting that you try and make this my fault because I booked my V-line back instead of waiting for you to pull strings and "jump through loops" as you put it. you NEVER, not once, informed me of these loops you jumping through.

I do not recommend them at all.
Written 17 February 2013
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DevileyeDog
MA151 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2011 • Solo
I took the two day great ocean road tour. Our tour guide was Neil and he was fantastic. The tour did everything it promises. First a relaxing drive through the countryside and then the highlights of the great ocean road including the 12 Apostles. We had plenty of time to relax, take pictures, walk on the beach. At no point did anyone feel rushed.
The overnight we stayed at the cutest horse ranch in a homemade mud-brick house. Simply relaxing. Don't expect a ton of frills, but expect a bed, woods and quiet. In the morning I elected to do a horse back ride (optional $45). Well worth it. I'll never forget the kangaroo running by us. The second day was filled with wildlife, a stop off at an amazing winery and then the penquin parade.

There were plenty of stops and time to sit and take in the view. I would do this tour again. For the value it can't be beat. Absolutely amazing sites and experiences.
Written 5 December 2011
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Ca B
Sydney, Australia245 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2011 • Couples
We did the 2 day Great Ocean Road-Grampians Tour for $192AUD. We were picked-up 30minutes late from our accommodation it was because there were 24 of us in this tour. Our guide was okay. She gives us information but most of the time we just sleep and listen to the music. The van had 2 seats on one side and one on the other side, it was quite tight for all of us but airconditioning was good. Our first day was good, we went to Bells Beach and had tea there but it was a quick toilet, picture and tea stop. We then went to the Memorial Arch for quick photo and then we stopped on a side of the road with view of the ocean for a quick photo AGAIN. It definitely wasn't what they advertise as "stroll along the beach and view some spectacular beach and lookouts." We were told to hurry at times. From there we went to spot some koalas, we saw 2 but we also saw so many colorful birds, it was a shame our tour guide didnt have bird seeds unlike the rest of the people on other tours who were able to feed the birds in the hands and head! We stopped here for 20 mins, there was a dairy but no toilet, you can probably use the toilet in the holiday park but we were worried to be late going back in the bus so we didn't. We then head out to lunch. We were given selections of roast chicken, grilled fish, burger, vegetarian selection. Food was average. We then headed to the Otway's rainforest, they said part of it is not accessible at the moment so we only did a short walk, it was okay but I've seen better rainforest here in NZ. Then finally we reached the 12 apostles (40 min stop to cover those taking helicopter ride, there is also a cafe) which was spectacular, Lord Ard Gorge (30 mins only wouldn't cover walking down the beach and going to the viewing point because of time restraints...we were in a hurry which made the trip a bit tiring because you're always rushed). The 5 mins at the London Bridge just to take photos. These 3 sites where the highlights and very spectacular. Too bad we cant stay longer. We then stopped at Warnambool to buy dinner (which we had to eat in the bus) and go to the shops. We then went to Hall's Gap for our accommodation. By this time it was already dark, rainy and late. Now one thing that got me really disappointed was the accommodation. We dropped of 3 people at Comfort Inn just a bit of walk to Ned's. We booked for double room. There are only 2 double rooms. 2 older ladies wanted a double room and were told that there isn't any left. After a few minutes of being in our double room, the guide came and asked us to move out she was telling is all these things about booking and paying for an upgrade. Earlier she announced that thos ewho havent paid will pay the next day for the upgrade (that was also the instruction on their website) but now we are being told because we haven't made payment arrangement for the upgrade the 2 older ladies will get a double room...I was so disappointed, I asked if there was available room in the Comfort Inn but she said it is expensive (which we didn't mind paying) but she was saying there's no bfast there (bfast in this accommodation was toast and cereals which we didnt have anyway) she also said the ladies booking are new (and they mix things up! I have no idea about what she is talking about because I booked everything in their website and instructions and email was sent to me. In the end we bunked up with 2 other guys. Lucky it was just them plus my husband and I in the room. It wasn't the most clean and comfortable accommodation and sleep I had. And we had to wait for long queue to use the toilet and shower.
The next day we went to see some kangaroos and went tramping..for those who are not into these a one day tour would be enough...I wasn't prepared for more than a hour of uphill tramping...it was so tiring when we got to the top it was foggy but the view was good. Some went further up for about 20 mins more walk but most of us went back down. From there we went to Silverband Falls for 30 mins. There wasn't really much to see as it was destroyed during the floods. The waterfall wasn't really what you would expect to see. It was a bit disappointing. We then headed to Brambuck National Park and Cultural Center, that was okay. We stayed there for 40 mins. We didn't get to see and do much we had to ask the cafe to wrap our orders as we are running late. We then headed to a town to meet up with the other tour bus to swap passengers going to Adelaide. We were told to buy lunch from a bakery (which didn't have much choices of bread or sandwiches) because we only have 15 mins to get food. There was a takeaway and some of us decided to get hot food (chips and nuggets) and again was very cautious of the time. Last stop was an old winery where our guide gave the tour instead of the people there and had wine tasting. We were on our way back by 1-1.30pm. The second day was a bit disappointing. We didn't see the McKenzie Falls, the "Jaws of Death."
One day tour is enough. And if we had known we can book a different accommodation available in the area we would have done so. They should give us the option to do so.
Nonetheless it was an experience to remember.
Written 24 October 2011
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