Vision Walks Eco-Tours is renowned for its deeply engaging nature experiences that connect guests with the landscapes, wildlife, and cultural heritage of the Byron Bay region and hinterland, on Bundjalung country. The company specialises in small-group, guided eco-tours led by local experts and ecologists, with backgrounds in environmental science, offering an advanced level of insight and interpretation of local ecosystems.

Founder Wendy Bithell said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to conservation, storytelling, and meaningful travel experiences.

“Joining Australian Wildlife Journeys aligns perfectly with our mission to create transformative and educational experiences that foster a deeper respect for nature and culture,” Bithell said. “We are proud to represent the Byron Bay region as part of a collective that showcases Australia’s most exceptional wildlife encounters.”

Vision Walks Eco-Tours offers a diverse range of experiences designed to immerse guests in nature while maintaining a low environmental impact. Signature tours include the Byron Bay Wildlife Safari, where guests explore eucalyptus forest, rainforest, and grassland habitats to encounter iconic species such as koalas, kangaroos, flying foxes, colourful parrots, kookaburras, wrens and robins.

The company also delivers its globally unique Night Vision Walk, using military-grade night vision goggles to explore the rainforest after dark. Unlike traditional spotlighting tours, this low-impact approach allows guests to observe nocturnal animals such as possums, bandicoots, microbats, and frogs with minimal disturbance.

Other experiences include the guided Platypus Walk at dawn, Koala Walk, customised Birdwatching Tour with expert ecologists, and rainforest hikes to landmarks such as Minyon Falls, located in the World Heritage Listed, Nightcap National Park.

Multi-day offerings, such as the 4-day Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk, combine wilderness immersion with comfort, local cuisine, and cultural interpretation. Spanning 48 kilometres from Unicorn Falls in Mount Jerusalem National Park to Minyon Falls in Nightcap National Park, the guided walk covers breathtaking landscapes, from dry sclerophyll forests and lush rainforests, past ancient trees to waterfalls and panoramic mountain lookouts.

Across all tours, Vision Walks Eco-Tours maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. Its environmental initiatives include carbon reduction through hybrid vehicles, active participation in reforestation projects, and measurable carbon sequestration outcomes. The business also supports wildlife conservation through partnerships with local organisations and per-guest contributions on select tours including Bangalow Koalas, Friends of the Koala and local Landcare groups.

Australian Wildlife Journeys’ Executive Officer, John Daw, said that Vision Walks Eco-Tours has established one of Australia’s most compelling and innovative tour portfolios for wildlife in recent years, reflected in numerous awards and accolades.

“As travellers increasingly seek experiences that are both meaningful and sustainable, we’re delighted to welcome Vision Walks Eco-Tours within our collective of wildlife tourism operators that truly make a difference,” Daw said. “This partnership will allow us to share this incredible region renowned for its rich biodiversity and relaxed chic vibe, with those who value nature, culture, and conservation and continue to inspire travellers to care for our natural world.”