Top 10 Australian wildlife experiences to plan this year

10 of the best Australian wildlife experiences

Make your year wild and wonderful by seeking out some of Australia's most thrilling wildlife experiences.

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Swim with whale sharks

The whale shark (Rhincodon typus), the world's largest fish, can grow up to 18m in length.

Swimming with these docile behemoths - which involves endeavouring to keep pace with their graceful glide while you observe, wide-eyed, via a snorkel mask - will leave you breathlessly elated and eager for more.

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