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See some of Australia’s cutest native animals in their natural habitat under a night sky full of stars. Lots of animals guaranteed on this tour.
Adults
18+ Years Old
A$ 164.51
Children
5 - 18 Years Old
A$ 153.96
Prices include all taxes and fees
Do you want to see Australia’s cutest marsupials in their natural habitat? Then join us on this day trip from Perth Western Australia for an unforgettable night adventure.
This tranquil conservation reserve, the Dryandra Woodlands provides a safe haven for some of our most unique Australian animals, including the endangered numbat and the ever-so-cute bilby.
Begin with a scenic drive from Perth through native forest and the south west wheatbelt region. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at Contine Hill overlooking the woodlands before driving to a secluded picnic spot for dinner at sunset with a glass of wine. Here we see lots of kangaroos and birds and there is a very good chance of spotting an echidna in the forest. Then it’s time for the highlight of the tour—a guided night tour into the serene wildlife sanctuary of Barna Mia, where Western Australia’s endangered native animals find refuge. Finish the evening laying down on a picnic blanket under a dark sky full of stars and have your photo taken in the forest under the milky way.
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Hat and sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes, warm clothes for the evening and water bottle.
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- Scenic drive through the Western Australian wheatbelt region.
- Day time bush walk spotting for native animals and birds in the Dryandra Woodlands Conservation Reserve, wildflowers in spring
- Picnic dinner in the Forest with wine and hot drinks.
- Guided night tour to see endangered native animals in the Barna Mia wildlife sanctuary (animals guaranteed)
- Star gazing and astrophotography under the Milky Way
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Journey through Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region to the Dryandra Woodlands, a unique conservation reserve which is part of an international biodiversity hotspot. We leave Perth and head south-east through native forest before coming to the Wheatbelt region. You will see golden fields of wheat ripple like a calm ocean, fields of bright yellow canola flowers stretching endlessly to the horizon, gently waving in the breeze. The bluest of blue skies with white, fluffy clouds. Be on the lookout for emus and kangaroos enjoying the wide open space of the farmers’ fields.
The Dryandra Woodlands is a biodiversity hotspot containing more than 850 species of plants, more than 100 species of birds, and 24 mammals, including the endangered numbat and bilby. The woodlands provide refuge for some of our unique Australian animals, including echidnas, brush-tailed wallabies, woylies, quendas, and chuditch.
Upon arrival at the woodlands, you will have time for a short bush walk, looking for native animals and stunning wildflowers in season before sitting down for a picnic dinner in the forest. Your guide will cook some food on the barbeque. There will be fresh salads, cheese and biscuits, wine, and hot drinks available.
After dinner, enjoy a scenic drive through the forest as the sunlight filters through the branches of the trees, casting long shadows and a flickering light, creating a magical effect on the forest floor. Keep an eye out for the many kangaroos in the area as they dodge and weave their way through the trees.
Your final stop is Barna Mia, a unique wildlife sanctuary for some of our endangered mammals. The guides will provide a short talk and video explaining the conservation work done at Barna Mia. Then you head into the sanctuary for a guided night walk, where we sit and wait for the night creatures of Barna Mia to appear. Before long, you will be entertained by cute, furry animals scurrying around, searching for food.
To complete the tour, weather permitting, there will be time to lay down on a picnic rug and look for shooting stars. Above you, the sky is a brilliant tapestry of stars, countless pinpricks of light stretching across the vast, dark canvas. Listen to the sounds of the forest at night as you gaze up at the stars above you. A peaceful connection to something much larger than yourself, as if the stars themselves are part of the symphony of sound that surrounds you.