Australia

Australia's vast coastline supports outstanding pelagic birding, with key departure ports including Wollongong, Eaglehawk Neck, and Port Fairy. The continental shelf break off southeastern Australia attracts a remarkable diversity of albatrosses and petrels, including Shy Albatross, Providence Petrel, and Gould's Petrel. Winter months from May to September bring the greatest concentrations of subantarctic species.

Sub-regions

All Trips in Australia

Kiama Pelagic

SOSSA (Southern Oceans Seabird Study Association)

Australia › New South Wales
  • Kiama, New South Wales
  • Selected dates, April–November
  • AUD 90–130 per person

Sydney Pelagic

Sydney Pelagics & Nature Watching Tours

Australia › New South Wales
  • Sydney, New South Wales
  • Monthly, year-round
  • AUD 100–150 per person

Southport Seamounts Pelagic

Paul Walbridge

Australia › Queensland
  • Mariner's Cove, Southport, Gold Coast, Queensland
  • Day trips generally third Saturday of each month; multi-day seamounts expeditions several times per year
  • AUD 120 per person (day trips); multi-day expeditions on application

Port MacDonnell Pelagic

Port MacDonnell Fishing Charters

Australia › South Australia
  • Port MacDonnell, South Australia
  • Selected dates, year-round; contact operator for availability
  • AUD 350 per person (or AUD 2200 boat charter for groups up to 12)

Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic

Inala Nature Tours

Australia › Tasmania
  • Pirates Bay, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania
  • Selected dates, year-round; book well in advance as the boat holds only 13 passengers
  • AUD 120–160 per person

Bremer Canyon Pelagic

Naturaliste Charters

Australia › Western Australia
  • Bremer Bay Boat Harbour, Western Australia
  • Four days in December annually; book well in advance as spaces are strictly limited
  • AUD 350–450 per person