A Wild Night Out
where the Wild Things are...
Did you know that, contrary to popular belieif, many of Australia's animals are neither diurnal (awake during the day) nor nocturnal (active through the night). Instead, they are what we call "crepuscular". This means they sleep in the day AND the night, and they are active at dusk and dawn. So the best time to see them out and about is just after sunset.
An evening tour is a great way to meet the animals and experience their natural bush home.
The Australian bush puts on an entrancing display of wild nature after dark. Bring a torch / flashlight and follow your ranger on a spotlighting walkabout adventure tour. Meet Walkabout Park's friendly furry and scaly and spiky residents, play tug of war with the devils, and use your flashlight to spy on the wildlife in the trees and undergrowth.
Options:
Wild Night Out - All Ages*
IF YOU ARE JUST VISITING FOR THE EVENING
- $220 for the first adult
+ $40 for each additional person
IF YOU ARE STAYING OVERNIGHT IN A CABIN OR TENT
- $220 per group sharing a tent (up to 4 people)
- $220 per group sharing a cabin (up to 4 people)
You can email us at to register your interest and we will contact you when the next Wild Night Out (all ages) is scheduled.
Private Wild Night Out - For just you and your friends*
IF YOU ARE JUST VISITING FOR THE EVENING
- $330 for the first adult
+ $60 for each additional person
IF YOU ARE STAYING OVERNIGHT IN A CABIN OR TENT
- $330 per group sharing a tent (up to 4 people)
- $330 per group sharing a cabin (up to 4 people)
Phone us on +61 2 43751100 to book
*There is no minimum age, but there must be at least one adult in your group, and you do pay for infants.
If you want to stay right through the night, you can book an eco-cabin or safari tent for a Wild Sleep Out.
Extras: Add late arrival
Fee for late arrival is $50 per group arriving together.
If you have arranged a late arrival, the gates may be locked when you get here. Call us on 43751100 and we will meet you at the gate and escort you to join your tour.
What to expect: The experience
This tour is ranger-led and incorporates animal encounters and spotlighting. It is designed for all ages, and runs for 2 hours.
Meet Walkabout Park’s friendly resident animals, then go spotlighting to spy on the animals as the bush comes alive at dusk. Play tug of war with the Tasmanian devils. Get up close and hands-on with Australia’s weird and wonderful wildlife.
It will usually finish with a one hour campfire. We supply the marshmallows for toasting. Very rarely, because of extreme weather e.g. if there are high winds or a total fire ban, we cannot go ahead with the campfire.
What to expect: Tour starts 1 hour before sunset, ends with campfire 1 hour after sunset
Tours start earlier in winter, and later in Summer so we get approximately one hour of daylight and one hour of dusk and dark. This gives us the best opportunity to spot Australia's crepuscular creatures.
You are welcome to bring a picnic and arrive an hour before the tour starts. Don't make it a complicated picnic, though, as you don't want to miss the start of your tour.
The tour ends with a campfire approximately 1 hour after sunset. The campfire is supervised , in which case you should aim to arrive at 4pm so that you have time to enjoy it before the tour starts at 5pm. The tour ends at the campsite at 7pm. The campfire (weather permitting) is from 6:45pm to 7:15pm. Guests not staying overnight depart with the ranger at the end of the program.
Depending on the weather, we may have a campfire. This is where your tour will finish up, approximately 1 hour after sunset. For safety reasons, the campfire is supervised, and is extinguished safely after an hour. The reason we must put the campfire out for you is that our kangaroos are attracted to sweet sticky stuff like melted marshmallows so we MUST make sure the fire is not only out, but cold, so our animals don't burn their feet or their mouths.
What to expect: On arrival
When you arrive, go to reception to check-in. Your ranger will give you a park map. Most importantly, you will be given easy-to-follow safety information about the animals. This animal safety information is vital as you will be stepping into the animals' world.
Once you have the safety information and your map, you can enter the park and meet the animals. When you check in we will explain to you how to enjoy the park, keeping in mind your and the animals' safety.
Return to the veranda at the Visitor Centre 5 minutes before your tour is due to start. Your ranger will meet you there.
Preparing for your Wild Night Out
Minimum age
There is no minimum age, but there must be at least one responsible adult over the age of 18 for every 3 children in your group e.g. if you have 4 children, you will need 2 adults.
Alcohol policy
Please do not bring alcohol onto the premises.
Behaviour
Follow your rangers' instructions.
Adults must supervise the children in their care at all times and ensure children behave considerately towards people and animals, follow the directions of the rangers, and comply with all Walkabout Park rules. Please consider other guests' enjoyment and make sure that your children are not noisy or disruptive. If you have a crying or distressed child or baby, please step away from the group until they settle.
Visitors engaging in dangerous or inconsiderate behaviour will be required to leave in which case there will be no refund.
What to bring with you
- Make sure you have a camera and spare batteries.
- Bring a torch/flashlight and spare batteries.
- Mobile phone charger.
- You should wear closed comfortable walking shoes or boots.
- Especially in autumn/winter, you will need a warm jacket.
- Bring a rain jacket 'just in case' (this is an all-weather adventure, and it can rain at any time of the year).
- If you want to have dinner in the sanctuary before your tour, please bring a picnic dinner that is easy and quick to prepare and enjoy as, to be fair to all guests, your tour will start at the scheduled time and your ranger won't be able to wait for stragglers.
- You can buy soft drinks and snacks in the shop before your tour starts.
What you can buy at the gift shop (the shop will close 10 minutes before your tour begins)
If you need anything from the shop at the visitor centre, tell your ranger who can assist you.
- Fresh-ground coffee from our wonderful barista machine (yes, your coffee is made with fresh milk)
- Chocolates, chips, ice-creams and cold drinks
- Bottled water
- Headache tablets, Sunscreen, Insect repellent
- Rain ponchos
- Toys, games and souvenirs
Booking and payment policy
Bookings are essential, and may be made by email at or telephone (02) 4375 1100. Full payment must be made at the time of booking.
Terms & Conditions
100% cancellation fee applies on all bookings.
Cancellation by Walkabout Park
This is an all-weather event so we usually go ahead in the rain. However, if Walkabout Park believes the weather or other conditions may be unsafe for people or animals, we will cancel a booking. Whenever possible, you will be contacted in advance so it is important that you give us contact details that we can use to reach you right up until the time of your arrival. If we cancel your booking you will be given the option of either rescheduling to another date, or receiving a full refund. In the event of bad weather and if you have not heard from us, please call (02) 4375 1100 before 11am on the day of your booking to find out whether the program is going ahead. Note, cancellation due to weather is extremely unlikely as this is an all-weather event, so bring your rain gear as the rain just adds another dimension of fun to the experience.
