Kangaroos might be famous throughout the world, but their close relatives, wallabies, would be considered a bit more obscure. Wallaby isn't a formal designation per say, and is used to refer to any macropod that is smaller than a kangaroo. They are usually from the same taxonomic family as kangaroos, and occasionally even the same genus. There are about twenty different species of wallabies in existence. By venturing to Cape Hillsborough, especially if you go to the Nature Resort locate there, you can find many of these captivating creatures by the beach. The wallabies and kangaroos found here can be quite unperturbed by human company and can be easy to interact with.