Brookfield Wombat Walk and Campout Under the Stars

Our sold-out event is Back again for 2025! Join Park Rangers, Friends of Brookfield Conservation Park, and wombat researchers for an experience you won’t forget!

Brookfield Conservation Park is home to a population of southern hairy-nosed wombats. Join park rangers and volunteers/researchers from the Friends of Brookfield Conservation Park for a guided sunset walk to witness and learn about the lives of the southern hairy-nosed wombat as they come out of their burrows to graze. The walk will take around one hour at dusk and is suitable for ages 5+.

The park also lies within Australia’s only International Dark Sky Reserve making it one of the best places on earth to gaze at the stars above. Make sure you bring your own binoculars or telescope to check out the stars and planets above.

MEETING LOCATION

Meet at the old Homestead and shearing shed, located at the end of main park entrance track.

CAMPING

Following the event, you’re welcome to camp overnight in the park. If you’re camping you will be able to set up from 1pm. Make sure you have adequate time to set-up before the event starts at 4pm. Campers will need to depart before 11am the following morning.

WHAT TO BRING

• Enclosed, sturdy shoes
• Backpack
• Hat, sunscreen, sun protective clothing
• warm clothing for the night including headware and a waterproof jacket
• Any personal medications
• Insect repellent
• Drinking water (minimum 1L per person)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camping gear (if camping)

EVENT CANCELLATIONS

This park is closed on days of Cat­a­stroph­ic Fire Dan­ger and may also be closed on days of Extreme Fire Danger. In the case of park closure or other hazardous (e.g. weather) events, the walks will be cancelled, and you will be notified as soon as possible.