Koala Conservation Centre


There are only 20 to 30 of these furry marsupials left in the wild on the island, but if you take to the treetop boardwalks or the easily accessible trails on the ground at this conservation centre you’re guaranteed to see some. Wallabies, echidnas and colourful native birds can also be spotted.

Entry here is included in the 4 Parks Pass.


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