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Visiting Koala Gardens for a tour

Experience the Fascinating Lives of Wild Koalas

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Koalas are truly remarkable creatures. They lead rich and complex lives in the wild. At Koala Gardens, I’m passionate about helping people appreciate these iconic Australian animals and the environment they call home.

Arranging Your Visit

Koala Gardens is located in Tuckurimba on a private property. Due to the demands of managing the land and holding down a day job, all visits must be arranged in advance. You must wear sturdy, covered shoes.

  • Bookings: All tours are strictly by prior arrangement only.
  • Contact Method: Please reach out exclusively by TEXT MESSAGE – either via standard phone text or WhatsApp text. The phone number is available through my Google Maps listing.
  • Tours will only proceed if koalas have been found on the property on the day of your booking. I will contact you and confirm on the day.
  • Map Access: To view the property’s location, click on the map below for a larger view.

The difference between wild and captive koalas

While it’s common to see them in wildlife parks or zoos, spotting a koala in its natural habitat is a far more immersive and rewarding experience.

In the wild, koalas display a range of natural behaviours—climbing, feeding, grooming, and interacting with other koalas. You might witness a mother with her joey, or see a male marking his territory. These moments are unscripted and unpredictable, providing genuine insight into the lives of these marsupials.

Family of 5 spotting a wild koala. Seeing koalas in their natural home also fosters a deeper understanding of the challenges they face, such as habitat loss, disease, and climate change. It cultivates respect for their environment and underscores the importance of conservation efforts.

Seeing koalas in their natural home also fosters a deeper understanding of the challenges they face, such as habitat loss, disease, and climate change. It cultivates respect for their environment and underscores the importance of conservation efforts. Wildlife parks play a vital role in education and rehabilitation. However, a wild encounter personalises the impact of conservation in a way that is difficult to replicate behind fences.

You are immersed in this experience while being guided by Katrina. She can answer all your koala questions and tell you the personal stories of each koala you see. This is a truly unique Australian experience that you will take home in your hearts to keep forever.

A family stand in the forest at Koala Gardens looking at a koala high in the trees

Pricing and payment

Tours cost $160 for up to 3 people. $45 per person after the first 3. The tour lasts for around 1.5 hours and includes around 1 hour of walking the property. DISCOUNT FOR CASH: $150 for up to 3 people. $40 per person after the first 3.

Cash is preferred, but card payments are accepted. Book in advance but you pay on the day.

To book: click on the google map entry above and send a TEXT or WHATSAPP message from the phone number displayed on the map.

If you do phone (text message is preferred), please leave a detailed voicemail message so that I can set the tour up with you.

What you need

You must wear sturdy, covered shoes. You need to be able to walk for an hour or so over forest ground, as this is all natural bushland on a hill.

What you might want

It is a good idea to bring hat, binoculars, water, insect repellant. Most modern mobile phones will allow you to get nice koala photos.

If all that works for you we will have a fantastic time. Did you know that most Australians have never seen a koala in the wild either?

Join the Colony and get involved

You can become part of the Koala Gardens Colony by adopting one of the resident wild koalas. You can also become a Patron,  and one level has an adoption option.

Come and discuss Koala Gardens and all things koala on Discord where we hold lots of interesting and often in-depth discussions there. Lots of fun!

You will become part of the family and help  provide much needed koala habitat.

You can also follow Katrina and the Koalas on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Koala Gardens publishes a small number of delightful illustrated children’s books in the The Adventures of Mist series. Check out the beautifully engaging and educational design.  Our mission is to help children to “Fall in love with Nature”.

You can even find some great Koala Gardens gifts over at Redbubble where there is huge range of designs on an even bigger range of items.

Alternatively, you can find quick access links to everything Koala Gardens via Link Tree.