New Zealand South Island Wildlife & Wilderness

15-Day Accommodated Tour – Departs Nelson 7 January 2025 – Max 12 participants

Discover Te Wai Pounamu (NZ’s South Island), as we take you away from the population centres and tourist ‘honey pots’ to lesser known but equally spectacular destinations. One day you’re high in a majestic mountain valley, viewing giant buttercups and ‘vegetable sheep’, and the next, you’re hiking in sub-Antarctic rainforest, or viewing Dusky Dolphins and Sperm Whales at sea. Accommodation is in hotels and motor lodges with private facilities, and travel is by comfortable small coach, including an on-board botanical and nature reference library. A local NZ Naturalist will also transform your experience!

Sri Lankan Wildlife, History & Culture Tour

16-Day Accommodated Tour – Departs Colombo 3 March 2025 – Max 12 participants

Join Saman Veediyabandara, one of Sri Lanka’s leading birding/naturalist guides, and Tom Grove, Managing Director of Coates Wildlife Tours, as they discover the natural and ancient history, as well as the fascinating culture, of Sri Lanka. Together they will show you the wonders of this small island, including the diverse plant and animal life, from whales to elephants to birds. For those interested in botany, Sri Lanka is a land of plenty. You will also discover the delicious local food, delightful culture, magnificent scenery and historic fortresses and temples that abound this beautiful country.

Western Wanderer Expedition

12-Day Camping Tour – Departs Perth 23 April 2025 – Max 10 participants

Spend 12 days travelling from Perth to Newman and discover Western Australia’s beautiful coastline and ancient Pilbara region. You will fly and land on the Abrolhos Islands, visit the HMAS Sydney Memorial & Maritime Museum, explore the Shark Bay World Heritage area, swim the Ningaloo Reef (perhaps alongside a Whale Shark) and explore the wonders of Karijini National Park.

South Australian Lake Eyre & Flinders Range Tour

10-Day Camping/Accommodated Tour – Departs Alice Springs 12 June 2025 – Max 10 participants

This adventure is a must for all who long to experience the Australian outback, from the massive expanse of Lake Eyre to the striking Flinders Range. We will travel on the Oodnadatta Track, steeped in history, and visit iconic South Australian outback towns, including Coober Pedy (the opal capital of Australia, if not the world). This adventure showcases South Australia’s spectacular outback scenery and unique wildlife!