Yookamurra Spotlighting Tour: Friday 20 June

You’re invited to an exclusive opportunity to visit the Australian Wildlife Conservancy’s Yookamurra Wildlife Sanctuary.

Step inside the 1,100 hectare, feral predator-free area, normally closed to the public, which is home to some of Australia’s most threatened wildlife such as the Greater Bilby, Numbat, Burrowing Bettong and Brush-tailed Bettong. Immerse yourself in the Mallee, and discover the tracks and traces of nocturnal mammals. Learn of ways to reverse the tide on extinction, and have all your questions answered over a relaxing barbecue lunch.

Find out how AWC is helping to save Australia’s endangered animals, and how you can help reverse the tide of extinction.

Event:

• Friday 20 June
• 2.45pm - 7.30pm, which includes a day time walking tour, BBQ dinner and spotlighting at night 
• Gates Open 2.45pm - 3.00pm. A staff member will be positioned at the gate to provide you access into Yookamurra Wildlife Sanctuary

What to bring and wear:

• Water bottle
• Comfortable and warm clothing for all weather conditions, and sturdy, fully enclosed shoes
• Wet weather gear in case of rain
• Sun protection and a hat
• Medication, sunscreen (SPF30+) and insect repellent
• Camera
• Binoculars (if you have them)
• A small torch can be useful to bring to help with finding your footing along the tracks at night

Please note that only AWC guides are able to spotlight wildlife and carry high powered spotlights with red lenses for this purpose.

For all visits to our sanctuaries, AWC asks guests to pay an amount that will cover the cost of the event. In this way, AWC ensures that our donation income is utilised for wildlife conservation. The cost of this event includes a BBQ dinner, light refreshments, a day time walking tour, spotlighting critters at night & AWC staff.