Nature and Wildlife

Nature and wildlife experiences offer solo travellers a chance to step outside our schedules and expectations. Travelling alone, whether on a coastal walk, in a national park, or watching wildlife in its own habitat, these journeys are less about spectacle and more about presence, perspective, and moving through the world with care.

Humpback Whale and Calf at Gnaraloo Image courtesy Australia’s Coral Coast

Following the ‘Humpback Highway’

Just months after Cyclone Narelle forced the closure of parts of Western Australia’s Coral Coast, one of the region’s most anticipated wildlife events has returned. The annual humpback whale migration is now underway, marking another milestone in the region’s recovery and the reopening of visitor experiences along the Ningaloo coast.

By Tiffany West | 8 July 2026

Ningaloo Reef’s breathtaking icons are back

The 2026 whale shark season has officially begun at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, with the first encounters of the year confirmed in Exmouth, Western Australia.