Where can you see Koalas

Have you ever asked yourself where you could see koalas? We collected the best places for you to see koalas in the wild, in a koala sanctuary, or park.

The word “koala” means “do not drink” in the Aboriginal language. Koalas hardly ever drink. They take in water mainly through their food: they eat eucalyptus leaves.

Best places to see Koalas in the wild and facts about Australia

Raymond Island, Victoria

[{"selector":"#anim-414398cd-e29d-4cda-81e9-b30b5acfe522","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-eba04719-90fd-471e-9fd6-9f0b97f02ec4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Currently there are about 300 koalas living there. Furthermore, the Raymond Island Koala Shelter takes care of sick and injured animals. Learn more

Kennett River, Victoria

[{"selector":"#anim-442f7ff8-c342-45b4-b4cf-a66e3c48535b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2c866f64-d186-4dd2-b96c-8e0747e8bd19","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The area is known for its beautiful views of the coast, for the Great Otway National Park and for surfing. Learn more

Cape Otway, Victoria

[{"selector":"#anim-5856e4d6-9a48-4918-a789-cda191c92003","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1ed25a8b-23cd-49ba-9fd9-89488489eb97","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Another beautiful place with koala guarantee is the Cape Otway Peninsula. Only a few kilometers west of Kennett River you can reach this small, little visited paradise Cape Otway. Learn more

Port Stephens, New South Wales

[{"selector":"#anim-1f020951-2d2c-43a9-a370-5e463dba9ccb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-33800729-89a9-4f2f-82d7-66a95bc9f4be","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] It is only about 200 kilometres away from Sydney and is a real highlight because of its relaxed atmosphere and the natural surroundings. Learn more

Kangaroo Island, South Australia

[{"selector":"#anim-8b362d8a-34c0-4c43-ad4a-614c0ee89183","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-101a6809-fb49-474a-9e13-5139d8d13e79","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Koalas can be seen at almost every corner – there are so many that the island should actually be called Koala Island. Learn more

Swipe up to read the full post!