Whales, Wallabies, and Re-Wilding

In the land Down Under one island in Western Australia is in the midst of a bold project to return it to a pre-European state. The Dirk Hartog Island National Park: Return to 1616 initiative has seen sheep farming (the mainstay for the single resident family for over 100 years) be replaced by eco-tourism. All cattle has been removed, invasive species have been culled and slowly, the vegetation and biodiversity is bouncing back. Given that the Wardle family used to earn around AUS$2.5million from their merino wool enterprise adventurer Phoebe Smith decided to pay them a visit to see how the less lucrative tourism industry was being embraced by them and undertake their inspiring hiking trail - Walking with Whales. Come wander with her... Also coming up: An interview with cookbook and travel author Caroline Eden Travel Hack: Survive a long haul flight in economy class Top 10 European Islands to visit Meet Mariko Wallen a sustainable seaweed farmer in Belize Discover the value of a good pair of multi-activity socks Learn all about our Wander Woman of the Month - Truganini - often thought (incorrectly) to be the last Aboriginal Tasmanian woman Contact Wander Woman @PhoebeRSmith

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Whales, Wallabies, and Re-Wilding is an episode from Wander Woman: A Travel Podcast by Phoebe Smith.

This episode is 53:43 long.

This episode was published on Feb 26, 2025.

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