Exclusive opportunity to visit Pilliga feral predator-free safe haven

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are inviting the public to join a self-drive tag-along tour at the Pilliga State Conservation Area on Saturday 9 Sept 2023.

Visitors will have an exclusive opportunity to step inside the feral predator free fenced area and see the positive outcomes of this ground-breaking conservation program firsthand with a self-driving tag-along tour.

The site in the Pilliga, near Narrabri is home to the threatened Bilby, Brush-tailed Bettong and Bridled Nailtail Wallaby.

The day tour will take visitors through part of the largest consolidated block of forest and woodland in western NSW where they will hear from AWC’s field ecologists and land managers about the reintroduction program and how the feral predator free area is helping prevent further extinctions. If they’re lucky, visitors may even catch a glimpse of a Bridled Nailtail Wallaby.

The full day event includes a tour of the Pilliga’s fenced area guided by the AWC Operations Manager, a walk through the threatened species fenced area and morning tea.

Event Timeline: 08.15am - 03.45pm

Please arrive at the Narrabri Visitor Information Centre at 8.15am (AEST) for an 8.45am departure.

What to bring and wear:

BYO lunch.
Water bottle.
Comfortable clothing and sturdy covered shoes.
Sun protection and a hat.
Camera.
Binoculars if you have them
A camp chair for lunch and during presentations.

Cost: $45 vehicle pass (1 x driver) + $5 per person in the same vehicle

Tickets are limited to 9 x 4WD vehicles only.
Individual tickets can be purchased for guests who would like to carpool. To purchase a carpooling ticket, please email events@australianwildlife.org for a purchase code.
Tickets include morning tea, drinks, porta loo hire, expert guides and on ground sanctuary staff.