White koala joey with mum Tia at Australia Zoo in Beerwah in Queensland © Ben Beaden / Australia Zoo

10 Times Aussie Animals Melted Our Hearts

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All you need is love ❤️🐧 @tobiasvisuals was lucky enough to witness this beautiful moment of two little #penguins standing flipper in flipper, taking in the sparkling lights of @visitmelbourne's skyline. Averaging 30cm tall, these cuties are the smallest species of penguin in the world! You can spot them hanging out at #StKilda pier just after sunset. #seeaustralia #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria #worldpenguinday

25 Apr

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Warning - this public display of affection is too cute to handle 😘 @fourwhoexplore’s patience was rewarded by this picture-perfect moment between mother and joey yellow-footed rock wallabies at #BrachinaGorge in @southaustralia’s @flindersrangesandoutback. Thanks to conservation efforts, the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is home to a healthy population of these #wallabies, and Brachina Gorge is a hotspot. Tap the save tab if you’d like to take a trip to meet one of these cuties! #seeaustralia #seesouthaustralia #flindersranges

12 Aug

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Tag someone you want to give a virtual hug to ❤️ @medroaming captured these affectionate @hamiltonisland locals whilst exploring the largest of the 74 islands that make up the @whitsundaysqld. With its white beaches, crystal clear waters and an abundance of wildlife, #HamiltonIsland is a great spot to unwind on a future @queenland holiday. #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #lovewhitsundays #hamiltonisland

30 Apr

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There must be something in the water in @westernaustralia 🥰 @kyle.bowman was left third-wheeling at #CarnacIslandNationalPark when these cheeky critters decided to share a quick smooch for the camera! This picturesque #island is located off the coast of @visitfremantle in #westernaustralia and is home to a colony of rare and playful Australian #sealions, the only type found solely in Australia! If these cheeky locals have got you #dreaming of meeting some of Australia’s friendly marine life, jump aboard a sea lion charter with @charter_1 or @starsandyachtcharters during your next visit! #seeaustralia #thisiswa #wanderoutyonder #CarnacIsland #visitperth

4 Oct

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Solid evidence that #Australia is home to the cutest animals in the world! 😍 Introducing Thumbelina the four-month-old #feathertailglider who is one of the newest #marsupials at the @australianreptilepark on the @visitcentralcoastnsw. These tiny critters are actually the world’s smallest marsupials weighing only 15 grams and despite their size, have the ability to glide up to 25 metres from tree to tree - amazing! The park has reopened to the public so you can get up close and meet the #animals that call this place home! Who’s keen for visit this weekend? #seeaustralia #NewSouthWales #LoveNSW #centralcoastloves

28 Jun