Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Known for its stunning landscapes, Kangaroo Island is home to large colonies of koalas. You can spot them in Flinders Chase National Park and during guided tours like Exceptional Kangaroo Island.
10 Best Places To See Koalas On Your Australia Trip
Discover the best places in Australia to see koalas, from the serene Kangaroo Island to the iconic Great Ocean Road. Spot koalas in their natural habitat and learn about their conservation in dedicated parks and sanctuaries
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Koala, (Phascolarctos cinereus), Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia Shutterstock
Raymond Island, Victoria
Raymond Island is a small island in the Gippsland Lakes in eastern Victoria, Australia, about 300 km from Melbourne. This island is a haven for koalas. Take the short ferry from Paynesville and explore the Koala Trail on foot or by bike.
Mother and baby koala hugging on a tree branch, Raymond Island, Australia Shutterstock
The Great Ocean Road, Victoria
This iconic coastal drive offers some of the best koala-spotting locations. Visit Kennett River and Cape Otway for a chance to see these adorable creatures in their natural habitat.
View of a New Holland honeyeater eating from a Echium candicans on Great Ocean road in Victoria, Australia Shutterstock
Port Stephens, New South Wales
Just a 2.5-hour drive from Sydney, Port Stephens is home to colonies of koalas in the rainforest canopy. You can also enjoy dolphin watching and beautiful coastal scenery.
An Aussie bush shower topped with a kookaburra at a campsite near Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia Shutterstock
Magnetic Island, Queensland
Magnetic Island is an island 8 kilometres offshore from the city of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. This island is perfect for koala spotting. The Forts Walk is a popular hike where you can often see koalas sleeping in the trees.
A koala sits on a tree at Magnetic Island, Queensland Shutterstock
Phillip Island, Victoria
The Phillip Island Koala Conservation Park is a great place to see koalas up close. The park focuses on conservation and education, offering a chance to learn about these fascinating animals.
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Pelicans at San Remo, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia Shutterstock
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Queensland
Located in Brisbane, this sanctuary is one of the largest and oldest koala sanctuaries in the world. You can interact with koalas and learn about their care and conservation.
A koala at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Shutterstock
Cleland Wildlife Park, South Australia
Situated in the Adelaide Hills, this park allows visitors to get up close and personal with koalas. You can even hold and feed them under supervision.
A koala sits on a tree at the Cleland Wildlife Park Shutterstock
Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve, New South Wales
Near Byron Bay, this small reserve is known for its high koala population. It's a great spot for a short walk and a chance to see these adorable animals.
Camel lying on dirt with fence and grass at the Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve Shutterstock
Caversham Wildlife Park, Western Australia
Located in Perth, this park offers a chance to see koalas in a naturalistic setting. You can also interact with other native Australian wildlife.
A koala at the Caversham Wildlife Park Shutterstock
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