For 30 years, Inala Nature Tours, a family owned and operated company, has been designing and leading birding and wildlife tours across Australia. From our 1,500 acre private reserve here at ‘Inala’ on Bruny Island, Tasmania, our tours extend across Australia from the lush rainforests of Queensland to the rugged landscapes of the Kimberley and now, Internationally. Whether you are planning to spend a few days on our private reserve, or to take a longer tour to remote Australia, you can count on our commitment to making your experience unforgettable. Our tours are designed and led by Dr. Tonia Cochran and her expert team. Among us we have a diversity of talents, from qualified scientists to travel experts. We are united by our passion for wild Australia. Enjoy our offerings, and do contact us if you would like help to realise the Australian birding and wildlife journey of your dreams.
At Inala on Bruny Island
At Inala itself we have accommodation within our private reserve
The Inala Nature Reserve is 1,500 acres. We have all twelve Tasmanian endemic bird species living at Inala amongst the rich and diverse habitats.
The Inala reserve contains bird hides and viewing platforms, it is a reserve for birders run by birders.
We run tours of Inala, Bruny Island, Tasmania, Australia and Internationally
If you visit Inala without any accommodation or tours booked, you can still visit the 5 acres of Jurassic Garden and the Nature Museum
Photographers can hire the Raptor Photography Hide, you do not need to be staying at Inala to use this facility.
At Inala Nature, our mission is to provide exceptional and immersive nature experiences that foster a deep connection with unique wildlife and landscapes. We are committed to conservation including restoring habitats, endangered flora & fauna species through our work, sustainable practices, research and education, ensuring that future generations can continue to experience and learn from the wonders of nature. Our dedicated team strives to create personalised, exceptional birding and wildlife tours with expert guides, that inspire contributions to conservation and the natural world.
Our genuine passion for what we do is demonstrated in every step you take, beside us - in every connection and conversation we have. We are dedicated in every aspect of Inala to create experiences with incredible wildlife and habitats, and equally to create more opportunities for conservation as we do. Every member of our team has a passion for nature, conservation and people. We are Inala Nature.
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Inala Nature
320 Cloudy Bay Road, Lunawanna
South Bruny Island 7150
Tasmania, Australia
Travel Vault policy certificate number:
EV2203UKFI0166
Phone: +61 3 6293 1217
Inala Nature acknowledge and pay respects to the palawa people as the traditional and original owners, and continuing custodians of this land, lutruwita, and acknowledges Elders - past and present. Inala Nature Tours and the Inala Foundation Inc are located on lunawanna- alonnah, also known as Bruny Island, the traditional land of the Nuenonne people.