A brilliant tour with exceptional guides We did this coastal trip as a family of four adults and had a fantastic morning. Both Ryan and Mick are so knowledgeable and their enthusiasm for the natural world around them and this part of the country shines through at every moment. We booked the nocturnal tour as soon as we got back to our accommodation for the next night as we wanted to experience more.

Anita and Lee We had a wonderful time and learned so much from our very knowledgeable guides. The two trips, one private, were very well planned and run. We highly recommend Mike and Ryan to anyone who wants to learn about the area's natural environment and culture.

A 10 out 10 experience The trip was unforgettable - the experience of seeing the sights and the wineries was amazing and we made new friends so this became even more enjoyable. We will be recommending them more.

A highlight of our stay in Margaret River This was a real highlight of our stay in Margaret River. The guys are great and really know their stuff. It was such fun meeting all the nocturnal wildlife — and we got to feed the young kangaroos!

We are not new to this tour, but we never tire of it. Every time we visit Margaret River with family or friends, we always recommend Mick and Ryan’s Nocturnal Walk.

They are a wealth of knowledge, incredibly respectful of the wildlife, aboriginal culture and create such an engaging experience for all ages. We’ve done this tour several times with our children from aged 1 - 18 who says , its his favourite part of Margaret river.

An absolute must do

An absolute must do We are not new to this tour, but we never tire of it. Every time we visit Margaret River with family or friends, we always recommend Mick and Ryan’s Nocturnal Walk.

They are a wealth of knowledge, incredibly respectful of the wildlife, aboriginal culture and create such an engaging experience for all ages. We’ve done this tour several times with our children from aged 1 - 18 who says , its his favourite part of Margaret river.

An absolute must do

We thoroughly enjoyed the Coastal and Wildlife Eco Tour This is a tour not to be missed.
It took us to places we couldn't have accessed ourselves. Ryan and Mick shared bucket loads of unique local information to us as they took us to sites they know well. We sighted animals and plants we wouldn't have spotted without them. We took photos. They named and described the animals, fungi, plants we saw, gave us geological and historical information also. In three and a half hours, we were able to gather a comprehensive overview of the captivating Cape Naturaliste area.
And we were given a surprise too.
Friendly, genuine, and generous guides. And very professional.

Highlight of Our Trip – Unique Night Wildlife Experience! This 2.5-hour night tour was absolutely worth it! I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Busselton. The tour includes convenient pickup and drop-off right at our accommodation, which made the whole experience effortless.
Our guide, Mike, was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly very familiar with the local environment and wildlife habitats. He made the tour engaging and memorable by encouraging us to interact with the animals whenever possible.
We were truly delighted by this unique experience and so glad we joined this tour. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!

Unforgettable, highly recommend! A truly memorable nocturnal tour that felt like a completely new way of experiencing the bush. Walking into the forest as daylight faded was surreal, and it was fascinating to see nocturnal animals emerge. The bandicoot and possum were especially interesting—being able to observe them up close, and even gently touch the possum’s fur, was an unforgettable highlight.

The torch-lit bush walk added an element of adventure while also allowing us to learn about the local flora, fungi, and even spiders along the way. Reaching the open clearing for stargazing was magical. We were incredibly fortunate to witness a meteor streak across the night sky, which made the experience feel truly heavenly. Seeing the Milky Way and learning about the Southern Cross added to the wonder of the evening.

The guides were patient, knowledgeable, and generous with their explanations throughout the tour. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and my son especially had a delightful and educational time. Highly recommend!!

Totally Recommended Great tour , very accommodating and Knowledgeable host,our tour went too fast. Definitely do another tour when we visit Busselton again.

A Unique, Up-Close Wildlife Experience We thoroughly enjoyed the Nocturnal Wildlife Tour from Busselton! It was such an interesting experience to get so close and personally interact with the nocturnal animals. Mick and Ryan are fantastic, highly knowledgeable guides who shared great insights throughout the evening. It's a wonderful, unique tour that we highly recommend!

An amazing few hours that went very quickly… The only thing that outshone Mick’s knowledge was the attendance of the wildlife. An absolutely amazing few hours. The door to door service is an excellent idea & very helpful. Thank you.

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This was my second time doing the nocturnal tour with South West Eco Discoveries, and honestly it felt like my first time all over again. Every tour is such a unique experience and I learnt so much about the bush, star constellations, arachnids, and marsupials — and even got to pat a few 😊

A special mention to our tour guide Ryan, who was absolutely fantastic. His professionalism, knowledge, and passion for the environment really stood out. He made everyone feel safe and confident navigating through the bush at night, while still keeping the tour engaging, educational, and fun.

Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the South West. It’s such a beautiful way to connect with nature and appreciate the incredible wildlife. A wonderful family-owned business that truly strives to give you a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

An awesome evening of flora and fauna We met with Mick and were the only people on the tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and chatty and pointed out many interesting plants including ones used by indigenous people for bush tucker, medicinal and other purposes. We saw and patted adorable kangaroos and watched possums and bandicoots. He showed us some constellations and other interesting things, I won’t give away all the surprises! Mick knows so much about the area and makes an excellent cuppa. This was my favourite tour on our trip and I’ve seen some amazing stuff.

Go do it. Ryan picked us up from our accommodation and drove us to the property where the tour operates. Absolutely amazing tour. Saw and fed kangaroos, quendas and possums. We were treated to bush tea and a ride home was included. So much fun. I recommend dressing for the weather and bushwalking.

A Tour worth taking! We were arriving in the area by cruise ship and booked our 4 hour tour directly only the day before. Despite there being only 4 of us (2 couples) we had the full size van to ourselves. The vehicle is well cared for and very comfortable.
Our guide, Ryan, met us at the port and dropped us back there afterwards.
Our tour included a platter of local nibbles and drinks too at about the midway point. Very nice touch and all the local cheeses, honey, and nibbles were delicious!
As for the guided tour, it was awesome.
We have travelled the world over and have had many tour guides along our adventures, Ryan was honestly the most informative, interesting, thoughtful, and add to that he has a great sense of humour!
Along the drive to our first hike, Ryan provided us with a great narrative of the local area and people. Our short hike through the bush let us see many interesting sights and learn how historically the aborigines used the different plants for medicinal purposes and making fire.
Our second hike was longer, the Cape to Cape trek provided us with amazing vistas and photo-ops of the beautiful sand beaches. It was midday so we didn’t see much in the way of reptiles, but the variety of birds were plentiful.
We stopped at several view points along the coast for pics before heading to the “Kangaroo Safari” portion of the trip.
Ryan took us to a local golf course that has essentially been taken over by the bouncing wonders. Tee to green, the kangaroos ruled the fairways!
We were able to get out and take some great shots of a wild mob grazing in the local schoolyard, a sight we don’t see everyday back in Canada.
Along the drive back to the port, Ryan shared a video relating to the eco efforts being taken to preserve the great outdoors and oceans.
Well done Ryan, fabulous trip!
Thank you!

The best thing you can do in WA (probably in Australia)! This has been hands down the best tour/activity we have ever done on holidays! Our guide, Ryan, was so knowledgeable, friendly and fun! We got to see so much of the South-West from the pristine coastline, to the amazing wildlife, all the while being informed by a guide with SO MUCH local knowledge!!

The local produce that we got to taste was amazing and should not be missed!

Seriously, if you have a short stay in Busselton (eg. Tour ship stop, quick weekend WA visit), this should be the only activity you book! Well worth it and true value for money!

Well done Ryan and the whole team and manu thanks for a memorable experience!!

One must do in Busselton! The best thing you can do in WA (probably in Australia)! This has been hands down the best tour/activity we have ever done on holidays! Our guide, Ryan, was so knowledgeable, friendly and fun! We got to see so much of the South-West from the pristine coastline, to the amazing wildlife, all the while being informed by a guide with SO MUCH local knowledge!!

The local produce that we got to taste was amazing and should not be missed!

Seriously, if you have a short stay in Busselton (eg. Tour ship stop, quick weekend WA visit), this should be the only activity you book! Well worth it and true value for money!

Well done Ryan and the whole team and manu thanks for a memorable experience!!

Wonderful! 5/5 stars! We had an absolutely wonderful time on our tour with Mick! He was so kind and knowledgeable about the area’s culture and wildlife. This tour was a great way for us to see so much of the Margaret River region on our short trip here!

Brilliant evening This was a fantastic experience. It was only myself and my two daughters this evening. Ryan knows his stuff and the kids had an absolute blast. It was so lovely to feed the kangaroos and get up (respectfully) close with a couple of possums. Saw loads of frogs and spiders, quendas and heard all the tales of the roos who came up. Highly recommend. My daughter wants to give it a million stars

Definitely do it! Can’t recommend this more! The nocturnal animal tour was “20 times better than expected” according to another family on our tour (which we agreed with). The animals like kangaroos, bandicoots and possums came so close. We had an impromptu star gazing tour as well. Mick and Ryan are knowledgeable, fun, and responsive to the kids’ many questions. They serve hot chocolate and cookies, too. Definitely do it.

A n amazing night-time experience which cannot be faulted Absolutely wonderful. Ryan & Mi k are so enthusiastic and passionate and this rubbed off on the five other participants.
This experience is one to die for.

An incredible evening The tour was absolutely fantastic. Mick our tour guide was incredibly knowledge and stunningly passionate about nature and all things nature.
I would recommend this tour to anybody that is at all curious about Australian Wildlife and environment.

Can’t recommend this more! The nocturnal animal tour was “20 times better than expected” according to another family on our tour (which we agreed with. The animals like kangaroos, bandicoots and possums came so close. We had an impromptu star gazing tour as well. Mick and Ryan are knowledgeable, fun, and responsive to the kids’ many questions. They serve hot chocolate and cookies, too. Definitely do it.

Just brilliant! Thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful, informative and fascinating tour. Saw some stunning coastline, heathland and forest, dolphins, birds and kangaroos! A great introduction to the region’s geology, flora and fauna, as well as some delicious local wine and snacks. Ryan was a brilliant guide. Thank you so much!

If we could we would rate our today's tour with Mick and Ryan of South West Eco Discovery Tours 10 stars!
Thank you Mick and Ryan for an unsurpassed tour !
Both Ryan and Mick are so knowledgeable about the region, the nature, plants, animals and are absolute fabulous company for the 5.5 hrs tour we booked. The 9seater minibus is super comfortable, new model and we felt absolutely safe and comfy.
Ryan explained plants to us, walked with us a stretch of the Cape Naturaliste National Park. We stopped at two amazing wineries (Cape Naturaliste Vineyard and Will's Domaine in Yallingup) before visiting Vasse Virgin/Margaret River for olive oil.
On the way back to Busselton we had an extra stop for kangaroos.
Thanks a million guys!
We will spread the word wherever possible!
Regards from Kirstin, Wiebke and Jutta

The sightseeing and wine tour is just fabulous. A great mixture of beautiful beaches, stunning wineries and lot of local stories from Ryan. The glass of wine and delicious snacks at one of the beautiful bays was a lovely touch. Highly recommend. Best wine tour I have ever done!
We were picked up and dropped off at our holiday home too. This was a surprise for my birthday and it was a fab experience.

Fabulous tour Really enjoyed the informative tour with our fantastic guide, Ryan. Lots to see - animals. plants, stars. Highlight was being so close to the kangaroos. Highly recommended!

I highly recommend the South West Eco Discoveries Tours with Ryan and Mick, two brothers who are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. They truly opened my eyes to the history of Australia, especially Western Australia. I learned so much about native plants, their incredible benefits, and how they were (and still are) essential for Indigenous people surviving in arid and challenging environments. They also explained how Western Australia was shaped over time, including during the last Ice Age, 2 million years ago. The experience was fascinating, educational, and inspiring, and honestly, the list of things I learned could go on and on. Please support these amazing people and their tours. I highly recommend going with your family and children if you want them to truly learn about their country and Western Australia in a meaningful way.

Inspiring views and knowledge gained! Wonderful day. So much local knowledge and awe inspiring views! Thank you Mick and Ryan! You are always welcome in Atlanta (North Georgia Mountains) if you get the chance!

A truly magical night under the stars Had the most amazing evening with Ryan on the nocturnal wildlife tour. Ryan collected us from our accommodation and transported us to Yelverton Brook Conservation Park.
We started with a brief walk to a small clearing in the forest. Along the way Ryan described some of the trees and bushes. Upon arriving at the clearing this is where the real magic began. There are no guarantees as to which animals will come and see you here but we were really very lucky with Bandicoots and around a dozen Kangaroos joining us - it was amazing!

We then carried on deeper into the forest were we looked at other vegetation and hunted for various spiders. Ryan was also able to point of many star constellations as we walked too.

It was a truly wonderful night and is something neither myself or my wife will ever forget.

A lovely & knowledgeable tour… Mick our guide was a local whose passion for the animals and environment of WA was endless. His knowledge of the history and development of this part of Australia was really impressive. The local produce was a real treat. I would highly recommend this tour

Best tours ever Best tours ever! I did the nocturnal and day time one and they were both amazing. We learned a lot and enjoyed smelling leafs and gazing at stars. 100% would recommend!

A unique, fun for the whole family experience! Wow! What an experience! Our entire family had an amazing time interacting with several nocturnal species, learning about the native vegetation, and spectacular star gazing . The guides, Mic and Ryan, are engaging, informative, and passionate. The tour concludes with a 30-minute walk through the bush. The terrain is flat and not physically challenging; however, for young children, they might tire. So keep this in mind when planning: consider a backpack carrier for toddlers and an afternoon rest for the kiddos who don’t love a long walk. We would book this tour again and again! Thank you, Mic and Ryan!

A fabulous afternoon trip A fabulous afternoon seeing the local beaches, visiting two vineyards, sampling wines, visiting a local company producing gifts with olive oil and picking up local bread. Mick is so knowledgeable and informed us of the history of the areas we visited. We highly recommend this tour. Super! Many thanks Alyson and Lucy xx

Absolutely magical experience What a fabulous experience. The guys were extremely knowledgeable. Picked up from our accommodation in Busselton and dropped off. Lovely to see the kangaroos, possums and bandicoots. Would highly recommend it. Great for all age groups. My mum who is 91 had a ball

Great evening for the family with experienced guides We did the Nocturnal Wildlife Tour with our two kids between 7 and 10. Had a great time and saw much more wildlife than we expected. Ryan and Mick were both very knowledgeable, interesting and we're great with the kids. Would highly recommend to anyone!

Highly recommend!! The nocturnal tour was amazing, we got so see many kangaroos and one joey, a few possums, quendas and other cool things along the way. Handfeeding and being able to pet a them along the way was great. Ryan and Mick were fantastic hosts too. Would definitely recommend!!

What a wonderful day! Mick and Ryan are brothers (see photo) and co-owners of South West Eco Discoveries. As it turned out, my wife and I were the only folks who had booked them for the day, so we had a private tour of the Margaret River region. They were both so knowledgeable about the ecology and economy of the region, and it was clear that they loved sharing the place they loved with us. It was truly a wonderful day to remember.

Ryan is a brilliant guide. Ryan is a brilliant guide - personable and knowledgeable. A local boy, he knows all the most interesting locations. We saw dolphins, got up close with kangaroos, learned traditional usage of various flora and - not usually my favourite subject - we got a practical and fascinating understanding of local geology. A selection of snacks from local produce completed an excellent four hours together.

Incredible experience Fantastic experience and really recommend this trip.
Great and knowledgeable people who run the experience who are passionate and fun to talk to.

A wonderful way to spend the day and learn more what is available at our doorstep!! We really enjoyed the Eco Tour. Relaxed and very informative. Ryan was a great guide and shared lots of information. About this tour for Christmas presents for my children!! Thank you Ryan!

An afternoon of sights and visits from Busselton through Dunsborough with an entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide Afternoon tour from Busselton to see some sights around Dunsborough and Geographe bay for a small group of 3. Included two winery stops and a soap factory visit. The wine testing was well done with knowledgeable hosts. Soap factory was also educational. Well done to Mike our expert guide and his excellent family business.

Well worth the money! We had a wonderful time on our tour! It was very informative and couldn't ask for anything more beautiful! Really enjoyed that it was a small group of 4. Very personable!

Special experience Highly recommend and a very special experience with Mick - meeting possums and kangaroos was fun, as was the bush trek, hot chocolate and star gazing. Will definitely do it again, we all loved it.

Brilliant Tour The highlight of our holiday. Whales dolphins incredible scenery. Mick was very informative and has extensive knowledge being passionate about the area. Well worth it. We highly recommend this tour. Thank you for an unforgettable awesome day.

Lovely night tour Very fun experience for the whole family - loved a chance to see the animals up close and learn from Ryan and his brother. They are very knowledgeable and patient with the kids. Lovely touch w hot drinks and a biscuit to warm up.

Beautiful night walk with animal encounters. Wonderful experience. Ryan was engaging and a wealth of knowledge. I would recommend his tour to my friends and family.

Fun and informative tour! We had such an incredible and informative tour with Ryan. He is so knowledgeable and made the whole tour interesting and fun.
Highly recommend!
Ron & Tanya from Perth, WA

Fabulous Experience A fabulous experience. Informative, relaxed and quite frankly ridiculous value for money.

The guys are 2 great human beings very connected to nature and proud of their local town with all of it’s eco diversity.

Thoroughly recommended.

Best thing to do in Western Australia This was the coolest thing we did in Western Australia. Ryan is one awesome dude. Seeing the animals was a very special experience for family.

A Journey into WA’s Bushland with Mic and Ryan We would like to show our appreciation to Mic and Ryan for taking us on a beautiful journey into the bushland and sharing their wealth of knowledge about this gorgeous piece of land. We were blessed to meet the adorable animals that came by to greet us that night. Ending the night under the star studded stars was just the cherry on top of the cake. Mic and Rick’s patience in listening to our child’s queries and teaching us about the flora and fauna of this land really enriched our understanding of WA’s naturescape.

We hope to be back again in another season. Stay well and till we meet again!

We went on a customized tour with them to Cape Naturalise and Lake Cave, and the nocturnal animals tour. We have a great time with them on both tours. Ryan and Mick were very friendly and enthusiastic. They were also very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna in the area. We got to see many interesting native plants, and flowers, including beautiful orchids. With their help, we managed to spot many birds, and land and sea mammals. The two tours experiences are easily amongst the best that we have had. And we really enjoyed the provided biscuits too!

Experience like no others 👍 Both Ryan and Mick were very friendly and knowledgeable. They shared informative explanations as we journeyed through the tour. We were lucky enough to spot unique creatures.

The stargazing experience was incredible too.

Overall, it was a fun and memorable experience.

Wine and Sights Discovery Tour Ryan provided an excellent half day tour, cannot recommend these people enough.

Well organised, presented and Ryan's lnowledge of the area is second to none.

Exceptional and so knowledgeable Thi was a truly exceptional tour. Ryan is a very knowledgeable horticulturist and a true eco-tourism expert. He goes to great lengths to explain the local flora and fauna and to show visitors the local nature attractions. He also does a great morning tea. An excellent experience!

Best night of the kids lives This tour was the highlight of our trip down south. My three children engaged with the tour guides and information. And the guides were fantastic with dealing with not only two neurodiverse kids, but with a toddler as well.
I cannot recommend this tour for families highly enough!

Fantastic family fun Fantastic family fun, we were met by amazing, friendly guides and very knowledgeable. We saw bandicoots, possums and fed kangaroos.

Highly recommend.

Excellent tour Fabulous tour with Mick and Ryan, very personal as we were the only participants. Some excellent bird watching and short bush walks, last stop was a local golf course to be up close to kangaroos with tasting plate of local produce, coffee and biscuits baked by Mick’s wife. All excellent. Both Mick and Ryan grew up in the area and have expert and extensive knowledge of the local flora and fauna.

Tour guides, Ryan and Mick, completely exceeded our expectations on the nocturnal night tour. Their knowledge, enthusiasm and connection to the animals made our experience incredible and I can honestly say that this is the best tour we’ve ever been on. Will definitely be back. Thanks for picking us up too!