About this tour
Spend 90 minutes tracking koalas and other wildlife through a sanctuary renowned for its thriving populations. You'll move through natural bushland searching for koalas, wallabies, kangaroos, echidnas and native birds in their everyday habitat. A naturalist guide interprets the landscape and fire ecology shaping this corner of Australia. Parking included. Best visited with binoculars and camera ready.
Highlights
- Spot wild koalas in their natural setting, not captive facilities
- Learn how bushfire cycles shape local ecosystems and wildlife
- Encounter wallabies, kangaroos, echidnas and Cape Barren geese
- Accessible to prams, wheelchairs and varying fitness levels
- Observational walk, not high-intensity hiking
What to expect
This is a guided ramble through open bushland rather than a structured boardwalk tour. Your guide will navigate you towards areas where koalas are regularly spotted, pausing to point out other animals and explain how fire regenerates the vegetation they depend on. Sightings aren't guaranteed but the sanctuary has a strong track record. Bring water—the walk covers uneven terrain at an easy pace. Expect to spend time stationary, scanning trees and listening for movement. The experience hinges on patience and luck.
Good to know
Moderate fitness required for uneven ground. Arrive with binoculars and a camera. Prams and wheelchairs accommodated on designated areas. Service animals welcome. If arriving via cruise ship, arrange a rental car beforehand—the sanctuary isn't walkable from port.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.