Hi – my name is Mathilde. I am from France, and had the opportunity to spend six months in Australia. During my time here, I knew I wanted to see Fraser Island. Luckily, I was able to embark on a three day guided tour of the Island in October. It was a fantastic experience and an awesome time to travel (weather wise). I would highly recommend visiting if you get the chance. The memories and friendships i made throughout this trip are ones I’ll cherish forever.

As an international tourist, I was reluctant to organise a trip to an unfamiliar place by myself. I decided to book through an agency to save time and money. This was a great decision. My entire trip was planned for me, including food, transport and accommodation. The group I travelled with were from all different countries, speaking all different languages. This was very rewarding, as I got to learn about different cultures whilst out of my comfort zone.

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Australian animals are unique and abundant. Our country is one of the best in the world for up close and personal wildlife encounters. From marine life to furry marsupials, exotic birds and more, there are amazing creatures to meet around the country.

Many visitors dream of capturing a candid ‘just chilling with a kangaroo’ photo. The good news is, this vision (and more) can become a reality. From cuddling koalas to admiring beautiful sea life, we’ve picked our top five Australian wildlife encounters.

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