Wildlife & Wetlands

Photographic Safari

Welcome to our Wildlife & Wetlands Photographic Safari. Over 2 days you will have the opportunity to capture iconic animals, unique Australian flora and breathtaking scenery as you travel from the outskirts of Adelaide down to the beautiful Coorong.

This all-inclusive tour is perfect for capturing the essence of a unique part of Australia and indulging your senses. Our guest professional photographer, Leon Mead, travelling on the tour, will be teaching all he knows from a life behind the lens to ensure you get the most out of your experience.

A delicious lunch (plus morning & afternoon tea) is served on board as we cruise up the Coorong through storm boy country towards the Murray Mouth. Our private cruise allows us to stop along the beach for an optional wander up into the dunes into rich indigenous cultural sites, where we’ll pop out on the 90-Mile Beach which features the roaring Southern Ocean.

We then make our way through the quaint fishing village of the Coorong shacks before heading past the mouth and towards the Goolwa Barrage. Specky sights of the lifestyle the area presents, such as old wooden boats, abundant bird life and the happy-go-lucky kayakers paddling around. As we go through the Goolwa barrage, built in the late 1930’s, we may be lucky enough to hang out with the lazy New Zealand fur-seals and their feathered friends.

Capture beautiful scenery, birdlife, seals and expert commentary along the way – this 5-hour cruise of Discovery is the perfect way to see an experience the remote and wondrous wetlands of the Coorong.

Your accommodation for the night is spectacular. Two Coorong waterfront houses, only 200m apart! Absolute Coorong & Coorong Waterfront Retreat in the beautiful little town of Noonameena. Comfy living rooms, quiet location and truly peaceful. What better place to relax and unwind.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Focused Expeditions – 144 South Tce Adelaide at 0800

DEPARTURE DATES

14th – 15th November 2026

ACCOMODATION TYPE

Rates are single rooms, discounts apply for twin share

INCLUDED

Accomodation	Meals
Transportation	Pro Photographer (Yes! we can supply gear)

NOT INCLUDED

Personal snacks

Suitable outdoor clothing & bushwalking shoes

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE

10 Participants

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Disclaimer note:

Itinerary is exclusive to Focused Expeditions and subject to availability, road, weather, and cultural conditions.

Itinerary

DAY 1:

7:45am Pickup from Adelaide City
8:00am Meet your group!
9:15am Arrive at Monarto Safari Park
9:30am Trip intro (with a coffee of course)
9:45am Nature walk featuring wallabies, chimps & giraffes (2km)
12:15pm Feeding time for the group in a quality cafe
1:00pm Snapping the ones that will snap you – lions and wild dogs
2:00pm Nature walk via the limestone Bretag Ruins
2:30pm White rhinos & cheetahs
4:00pm Relax on the drive to your accommodation
5:30pm Settle into your Coorong retreats
7:00pm Entree: Leon’s Pelican Sunset shoot, served with a well-deserved frothy or wine
7:45am Main: Chrriso and Donzy’s daily catch
8:30pm Dessert: Served with a touch of editing tips

DAY 2:

8:00am Breakie with the gang and pack up your rooms
10:00am Spirit of the Coorong Cruise begins
12:30pm Spirit of the sandwiches on the boat
3:30pm Leave the boat and meet your bus to check out a couple of (local only) spots with Leon
5:00pm Head back to the city
6:00pm Arrive back in the city

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