Traveling to Australia to see its unique, endemic wildlife like kangaroos and koalas? The reason Australia has such one-of-a-kind flora and fauna is due to its geographic isolation, allowing species to evolve without outside intervention or interaction for millions of years.
Because of this, Australian border control goes to great lengths to protect the country’s animals and plant life with strict customs and quarantine regulations. Upon arrival, it’s your responsibility to declare all food, plant material, animal products, and other restricted items upon arrival. If you don’t declare these items and they’re discovered, you risk getting a fine.
Before you travel, check the Australian Border Force’s list of items you can and can’t bring into the country.