We Went Koala Spotting...and we Couldn't Believe How Many We Saw!

Raymond Island, Victoria might just be the best place in Australia to see koalas in the wild. Today we catch the free ferry from Paynesville, walk the famous koala trail and turn it into a fierce koala‑spotting competition – we lose count of how many we see! 🐨 We’re continuing our Great Aussie Lap down the Gippsland coast, after a stunning drive past Lakes Entrance and an unreal free camp near Lake Tyers, it’s over to Raymond Island. Koalas in the trees, birdlife everywhere, peaceful bush tracks, a wander along the Abbey Loop and even a kookaburra joining the fun. If you’re planning a Raymond Island day trip, you’ll see how easy it is to take the free passenger ferry from Paynesville, follow the Raymond island koala walk and spot wild koalas at your own pace. This one’s a must‑do for nomads, caravanners and anyone road tripping through Gippsland Victoria, completing their own Great Lap, or looking for the best place to see koalas in the wild. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Arriving in Paynesville for our Raymond Island adventure 0:30 Epic coastal views past Lakes Entrance 0:40 Best free camp near Lake Tyers (with water views) 1:02 Catching the free ferry to Raymond Island 1:44 Starting the Raymond Island Koala Trail 2:10 Spotting our first wild koala! 3:18 Koala bikes and wandering the Abbey Loop 3:55 Birds, bushland and peaceful island vibes 5:25 Turning it into a koala‑spotting competition 5:52 2–0 on the koala scoreboard 7:34 3–0 – Luke is on a roll 7:57 4–0 and it’s getting embarrassing 8:40 4–1 – the closest we’ve ever been to a koala 9:49 5–1 – full on “koal‑ity” time 10:42 5–2 and a kookaburra joins the show 11:21 5–3 – late comeback on the koala count 11:44 Heading back on the ferry & why we recommend Raymond Island #raymondisland #koalas #australia #couplevlog 🚐 ABOUT US: We're Ashleigh and Luke - a UK couple who quit our 9-5 jobs to travel the world! After backpacking Southeast Asia, we're now living van life in Australia and completing the Great Lap (driving around the entire country). This channel shows the REAL side of van life - the incredible wildlife encounters, hidden beaches, AND the occasional spider in the van! 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly van life adventures around Australia! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of our Great Lap series! 📱 CONNECT WITH US: 📷 Instagram:   / ashleighandlukee   💌 Email: [email protected] Follow us on Patreon for weekly updates! 🎉 👉   / ashleighandluke