Bruny Island is the ultimate Tasmanian wilderness experience with preserved natural environments, abundant wildlife, tranquil beaches and soaring sea cliffs. A birdwatchers’ paradise, the island’s national park attracts all 12 of Tasmania’s endemic birds including the rare forty-spotted pardalote. Find Out More
Occupying most of the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania's dramatic east coast, the Freycinet National Park, with its pink granite mountains and beautiful white beaches, is a haven for birdlife. The park’s jewels include a RAMSAR wetland, home to migrants such as black swan and white-bellied sea eagle. Find Out More
A dramatic coastline consisting of soaring 300 metre cliffs and monumental rock formations form this spectacular area of natural beauty. Wildlife is in abundance with Australian fur seals, little penguins, brushtail possums, swift parrots, and the endemic forty-spotted pardalote all seen here. Find Out More
Buraco das Araras is a spectacular sinkhole some 500 metres in diameter, named after the abundance of red-and-green macaws which nest and roost on the cliffs. Two viewing platforms overlook the emerald green lagoon providing remarkable sightings and excellent photographic opportunities. Find Out More
Located near Buraco das Araras in the southern Pantanal, Pousada Rio da Prata is a beautiful deciduous forest site where you can enjoy birdwatching around the ranch, or snorkel the crystal clear waters, home to freshwater fish such as dorado and pacu, as well as an array of aquatic plant life. Find Out More
Remote Wrangel Island with its desolate, primitive landscapes has an abundance of Arctic wildlife: polar bears, musk oxen, and birdlife such as Steller’s sea eagle, and the endangered spoon-billed sandpiper. Located north of the Bering Strait, the cold waters are home to grey whales. Find Out More
Surrounded by the Southern Ocean, Kangaroo Island is a haven for Australia’s endemic wildlife – more than 60 percent of the island comprises national parks and reserves. Here is nature at its best; amongst sheltered beaches, rugged cliffs and bushland, kangaroo, koala, birds and sealions abound. Find Out More
Stretching more than 130 kilometres, Coorong National Park forms a wetland of international importance, where saltwater lagoons, sheltered by the sand dunes of the Younghusband peninsula, provide a sanctuary for bird species including the Australian pelican, Eurasian coot and Cape Barren goose. Find Out More
Located in the Peruvian Amazon Basin, Tambopata National Reserve encompasses a vast area of protected lowland rainforest and palm swamps with an impressive biodiversity, including over 600 bird species, 200 mammal species, 1,000 butterfly species and an astonishing 10,000 species of plant. Find Out More
Kimbe, the capital of the West New Britain province, is situated on the north side of the island on the spectacular Kimbe Bay, which boasts over 60 percent of the coral species of the entire Indo-Pacific. Inland, plentiful endemic birds such as blue-eyed cockatoo, can be found. Find Out More
Mývatn is situated on a lake which was formed during a massive eruption 2,300 years ago. Today the area is known for the huge numbers of waterbirds that visit in the summer, including tufted duck and greater scaup, and for the fascinating volcanic features that surround the lake. Find Out More
The park is an important area for Gambian wildlife, as most of the country's remaining mammals are found here, including Cape clawless otter, Guinea baboon, bushbuck and caracal. Over 300 bird species and many interesting species of reptile have also been recorded in the park. Find Out More
Covering an area of 570 square kilometres, Kiskunság National Park is a mosaic of plains, lakes and marshes dotted between the Tisza and Danube Rivers, which are home to a rich diversity of birdlife. Highlights include great bustard, red-footed falcon, golden oriole and European roller. Find Out More
This is one of Australia’s newest and most important nature reserves. The Dry Creek Salt Fields in the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary support 25,000 waterbirds including the vulnerable curlew sandpiper. This pristine coastline is a must for any bird-lovers passing through the city of Adelaide. Find Out More
Gluepot Reserve is one of South Australia’s best regions for spotting resident and migrant birdlife. It is the largest expanse of protected mallee scrubland in the country and supports many nationally threatened bird species as well as an astonishing variety of wildlife and flora. Find Out More
The Murray River is one of Australia’s most important inland waterways. Its floodplains are teeming with native and migrant birdlife as well as a striking variety of land mammals. This giant river meanders between vast red-gum forests and lofty mountain gorges, offering a variety of habitats. Find Out More
Odzala-Kokoua National Park is perfect for the wildlife enthusiast who yearns for adventure and discovery. It provides a refuge for 114 mammal species and more than 400 species of birds. A known 16 primate species can be found here, including the western lowland gorilla, one of Africa's great apes. Find Out More
The most recent addition to Costa Rica's national parks, Los Quetzales extends across three types of rainforest, and 14 different ecosystems. Mostly cloud forest, it protects a crucial habitat for a number of plant and animal species, notably the resplendent quetzal, after which the park was named. Find Out More
The wetland of Maquenque Wildlife Refuge is located in the northern lowlands, close to the mouth of the Rio San Carlos. Rich in indigenous plants and animals, it is one of the few remaining nesting sites of the endangered great green macaw, as well as other vulnerable species such as manatee and jaguar. Find Out More
Skomer Island - Ynys Sgomer in Welsh - is situated off the lovely Pembrokeshire coast, and is famed for its wildlife. Some 50% of the world population of Manx shearwaters nests here, and the colony of Atlantic puffins is the largest in southern Britain, while its one unique mammal - the Skomer vole - is endemic. Find Out More
With a 20-kilometre long harbour situated on the east coast of the South Island, the Otago Peninsula is a spectacular spot for marine wildlife. The New Zealand sealion – one of the rarest sealion species – as well as the royal albatross, yellow-eyed penguin and blue penguin can be seen here. Find Out More
Situated in the Hengduan Mountains southwest of Chengdu in the province of Sichuan, the Lahabe Nature Reserve is a protected area of alpine forest which is perfect for red panda. This reserve is one of the best places in the world to see this characterful mammals as well as a host of other species. Find Out More
Tangjiahe Nature Reserve is situated along the northeast border of Sichuan Province, right in the centre of China. Covering an area of 400 square kilometres, this reserve was established as a refuge for wild giant pandas, but is currently one of the best spots to see China’s mammals. Find Out More
Canada’s oldest national park, first protected in 1885, Banff National Park is also one of Canada’s most popular. With snow-capped peaks towering over glistening emerald lakes, including the ever photographic Lake Louise, the park is home to iconic wildlife including grizzly and black bears. Find Out More
