Hidden gems: Wildlife refuges in Australia

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Australia. This list contains 48 places from Wildlife refuge category.

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Yelverton Brook Conservation Sanctuary Margaret River Region image
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Yelverton Brook Conservation Sanctuary Margaret River Region
Hotel
👍👍 Outstanding accommodation and fantastic hosts Joy and Simon, with the best close up wildlife experience, and a luxurious open air spa to watch the stars at night. Chalets are generously spacious and well heated for extra comfort in chilly winter days. The surrounding bushland is absolutely beautifu...
A$345/night
5.00 (74 reviews)
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Lakeside Sanctuary Zone
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 One of the many beautiful beaches in the Ningaloo Coast. My partner went here during late January 2023 and the snorkelling was fantastic. Green and blue coral, a large variety of fish here too. We saw a beautiful green sea turtle and also a couple of large reef sharks that had no interest in us (bla...
5.00 (19 reviews)
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Firestone Sanctuary
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Superb, serene, sublime, can't wait to watch this place develop and grow
5.00 (9 reviews)
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Yookamurra Sanctuary
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 It was great very informative on what they do how they do it and why. They gave a talk then 2k walk and a sausage sizzle to end the day. Sorry no pictures allowed.
5.00 (8 reviews)
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Moore River Ranch
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Moore River Ranch is a true bush camping experience. The hosts are fantastic and encourage you to fully enjoy your stay while respecting the environment you are in. The option of kayaking on this lovely section of Moore River is a true pleasure, the river is also a great place for a dip on those war...
5.00 (7 reviews)
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Home of the Geelong Fruit Bats
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 An excellent spot to sit and ponder lifes great mysteries. The bats here are some of the most fantastic bats I have ever come across, and I know my bats.
5.00 (7 reviews)
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Tumbledown Nature Refuge
Self-catering accommodation
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Venus Bay Eco Retreat
Self-catering accommodation
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Dingo Discovery Sanctuary, Research and Education Centre
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 They do a pretty well job and the visit with all the informations and meeting the dingoes ist quite nice. Thank you for your engagement for the wildlife!
4.90 (132 reviews)
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The Kangaroo Sanctuary
Wildlife refuge
Sprawling wildlife sanctuary for the rehabilitation of baby & adult kangaroos, with guided tours.
4.90 (97 reviews)
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Kangaroo Haven
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Kangaroo Haven is hands down, the best animal sanctuary I’ve ever been to. The experience is extremely informative and heartwarming - exceeded my expectations by miles. Mandy and her husband are incredibly welcoming and friendly. I will definitely return when I’m in Kununurra next!
4.90 (79 reviews)
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Raptor Refuge
Wildlife refuge
4.90 (49 reviews)
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Mungumby Lodge
Serviced accommodation
👍👍 This was a must do stay! Mungumby is a perfectly situated bit of paradise! We enjoyed the most relaxing time during our three night stay. The hosts enthusiasm and area knowledge is remarkable. The retreat itself is amazing with numerous nature related walks and experiences. Thoroughly enjoyed this e...
4.90 (34 reviews)
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The Rookeepers- Wildlife Direct To You!
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 We were so pleased with our 'Busy Bees' incursion. Michael was professional, knowledgeable and passionate about educating students on looking after our environment. His content was age appropriate and he had a variety of bee specific props for us to view. They included bees wax, honeycomb, beekee...
4.90 (30 reviews)
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Karakamia Sanctuary
Wildlife refuge
Nature refuge where ranger-led hikes allow visitors to spot endangered mammals, birds & reptiles.
4.90 (15 reviews)
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FOUR PAWS Australia
Animal protection organization
4.90 (14 reviews)
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ARECA Gully
Wildlife refuge
4.90 (8 reviews)
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Woodlands Walk @ Winton Wetlands
Park
👍👍 The Winton Wetlands is an amazing area for all manner of wildlife, bird life, frogs etc. and humans alike. A credit to the workers behind this beautiful destination. Delicious healthy food is available as well.
4.90 (7 reviews)
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Waterfall Springs Retreat
Serviced accommodation
👍👍 An absolutely amazing experience! The glamping tent was the first weekend away - the accommodation and extras were on point with the most beautiful gas fireplace for the colder nights. Alana & Steve were the best hosts of a brilliant property - we will be back.
4.80 (83 reviews)
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The Saddle Camp
Horse riding school
👍👍 Went to The Saddle Camp and it was such a beautiful experience. We camped there and the package also included breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert so everything was served with love and the food was simple but tasted really fresh. About the horse riding, you will never get such a personalized expe...
4.80 (33 reviews)
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