About Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary
Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and conservation park located at Calga on the Central Coast of New South Wales, within Brisbane Water National Park surrounds. Set on 80 acres of natural bushland, it houses Australian native animals including kangaroos, koalas, wombats and reptiles. It is notable for its free-roaming animals, conservation programs and Aboriginal cultural experiences on Darkinjung Country.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-range bushland sanctuary with natural enclosures and free-roaming kangaroos and wallabies. The site includes walking tracks through native forest, animal enclosures, a central visitor area with cafe and picnic grounds, and dedicated spaces for Aboriginal cultural talks and artefact displays. Guided tours and close-up animal encounters are available, with opportunities to observe and photograph native wildlife in a natural setting.
Key highlights
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Free-roaming kangaroos and wallabies that can be approached and hand-fed under supervision
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Koala, wombat, quokka and reptile encounters and keeper talks
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Aboriginal cultural experiences including talks, artefacts and heritage sites on Darkinjung Country
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80 acres of natural bushland within Brisbane Water National Park surrounds