Discover koalas in the wild with Ranger Stacey and the Detection Dogs
Join a guided koala spotting walk with Ranger Stacey and the detection dogs, to unlock the secrets of finding koalas on Redlands Coast.
Location
Point Halloran Conservation Area
Orana Street Victoria Point, QLD 4165 AustraliaAbout this event
Have you ever had the joy of encountering a koala in the wild? Our fluffiest marsupial friend is renowned for loving a game of hide and seek but we'll show you how to find them.
Join Ranger Stacey and the University of the Sunshine Coast researchers and detection dogs, for a koala spotting walk where you'll learn trade tips and tricks to find these elusive marsupials in your neighbourhood.
Guided walks will start from Orana Street, Victoria Point - leaving at 9am, 10am and 11am.
Redland City Council koala conservation officers and the Environmental Partnership Team will be there on the day to answer your questions and show you how we can all help koalas.
What to bring: Enclosed walking shoes, sun safe clothing, a hat , sunscreen and a drink bottle
Parking: Leave time to find a carpark in a nearby street.
Notes:
- All ages welcome. Walks will be approximately 55 minutes and young children may need some help from a parent or guardian.
- Children attending must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
- This activity is for Redlands Coast residents.
Book your preferred guided walk time today.
Photo credit of koala and joey in tree : Samantha Bongirono
Photo credit of researcher and dog : University of the Sunshine Coast Detection Dogs for Conservation
Photo credit of group taking photo and looking up: Craig MacDonald
Frequently asked questions
If you would like to make a booking for more than 5 people, you are required to please email us indigiscapes@redland.qld.gov.au with your request. Please note that this email address is not attended to outside of business hours Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm.
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Please allow at least 24-48 hours’ notice to allow others the opportunity to attend, or to provide us the opportunity to reschedule event due to low registration numbers etc. We know things can change but if you’re aware you can’t attend, we would appreciate as much notice as possible.
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