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Wildlife of the Night – Spotlighting
Highlights
- Spotlight on Inverloch's unique habitat to witness nocturnal wildlife like Strzelecki Koalas and possums.
- Experience the thrill of night-time foraging as owls, wombats, and gliders emerge after dusk.
- Engage with nature on a small group tour, enhancing your connection to Australia's diverse wildlife.
- Enjoy a touch of astronomy during your adventure, weather permitting, for a truly memorable night under the stars.
Most of Australia’s small mammals are nocturnal with approximately 70% of all Australian mammal species active after dark and the best time to see them is at night.
One of the best ways for you to see them is to go spotlighting at night in Inverloch.
Here in Inverloch, they are fortunate to have a unique habitat that is home to many interesting animals. You will have the opportunity to see their local Strzelecki Koalas, possums, native bush rats and water rats, owls (can be spotted once their calls are heard), gliders, wombats, and micro bats, which emerge at or after dusk to forage.
They can also do a little bit of astronomy weather permitting.
Tour details
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Single Available from 7 April 2026
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Single Available from 15 April 2026
Features
Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Bunurong Coast Education
Bunurong Coast Education is the education arm of The South Gippsland Conservation Society Inc. which presents activities with an environmental focus through excursions, presentations and their famous school holiday program.
Join an experienced Tour Guide from Bunurong Coast Education to explore the local rock platforms and learn about the dinosaurs that roamed the Bass Coast area. A range of regular programs are offered for schools, groups and visitors. Talks and excursions can also be tailored to your individual requirements with wide range of topics are on offer, including dinosaur discoveries in the local area, rock pooling, erosion and human impact, local fauna and flora, geology, astronomy, whale watching and many more. If the particular subject you are looking for is not listed please get in touch with their presenters to assist.
Most tours are scheduled for two hours and include an introduction and safety briefing at Inverloch before transferring to one of the spectacular Bass Coast beaches or headlands. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Participants will need their own transport. Warm clothing will be needed in cooler weather and sun protection should be worn. Please also make sure that you have suitable footwear for exploring the uneven, wet rock platform.
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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