See Kangaroos and Koalas IN THE WILD! In small groups this naturalist guided ecotour gives you quality time to learn about wildlife and enjoy the wide open spaces of Australia. Get close to kangaroos, koalas and abundant birdlife. Our special Koala Research Project ensures that we often have multiple sightings of these delightful creatures in the wild. A delicious bush lunch is included.
We depart Melbourne at around 9.30am to travel just 45 minutes to the west to the bushland of You Yangs Park. The park is home to a large and healthy population of wild Koalas, which we research and monitor to ensure the best possible sightings. We take a very easy walk through the gum trees, searching for koalas, wallabies, kangaroos and birds in their natural setting. Your guide will point out plants and features of interest, explain some of the history of the area and, where possible, introduce you to known, named koalas that are part of our research project.
The area we walk through is of great significance to the local Aboriginal People of the Wathaurong Tribe. The granite rock formations of the You Yangs staged huge meetings of Aboriginal People from all over South-eastern Australia. Many signs of their occupation still remain. Your guide will share their knowledge with you. Though we will not be meeting any Aboriginal People on this tour, we act with the knowledge, consent and support of the Wathaurong Community.
Leaving the You Yangs, we travel just 10 minutes south to Serendip Open Range Sanctuary, where we are immediately amongst wild kangaroos and native birds. Often our entrance is heralded by the screeching of Cockatoos or the chattering of Honeyeaters. Our picnic lunch is served here, in an open-air setting, and includes gourmet sandwiches, fruit and cakes, and delicious Australian "Billy tea". Your guide will explain the history and recipe for the traditional tea of the Swagmen.
After a short walk to meet the kangaroos, we begin our special Safari Drive around the Sanctuary to see emus and wild mobs of kangaroos. We stop often to enjoy the antics of the animals, and disembark for short walks to the billabong (home to large populations of waterbirds) and through the gum trees. We return to Melbourne at about 6pm.
Note: This itinerary is an indication only, due to conditions on the day it can change slightly to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Minimum price quoted is for one adult on the standard tour, sharing with other unrelated passengers. A lower price is available for children under 14. Maximum price is a guide only, for this tour customized as a private tour with an Aboriginal Guide component.
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