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Spend a day with a Koala Whisperer

Wendy is a real-life koala whisper; she has a real knack for spotting koalas as they sleep in trees before anyone else does.

1 Review
From Byron Bay
Online Experience
45 min
Nature
Upto 20 people
English
Highlights
  • Walk around the eucalyptus forest with an expert Koala Whisperer looking for the iconic Australian Marsupials
  • Learn about the habitat, conservation status, and all the work that is going on for saving the creatures as you visit the Koala Care Centre in Australia
  • This tour is live-streamed, real-time from the Byron Bay Area
Description

Meet a real-life koala whisperer, who has a real knack for spotting koalas as they sleep in trees before anyone else does. On this live-streamed tour, Wendy will walk around the eucalyptus forest, looking for the iconic Australian marsupials. On the way, she will tell you all about their biology, habitat, and conservation status. We should also see other species like birds, lizards, and maybe a turtle or two. We will then pop by the Koala Care Centre which looks after sick and injured koalas to see all the work that’s going into saving these cute creatures.

About this experience
What's included
  • Live, real-time experience with an expert Australian eco guide
  • An interactive session where the guide will take you to meet Koalas at the Koala Care Centre
Instructions
  • Please have a good internet connection and Zoom app installed on your phone or laptop
  • The instructions to join the meeting will be sent via email shortly after the booking
Know before you go
  • Please sign in on the Zoom app five minutes prior to the scheduled session
  • Since this tour involves walking to various places, at times the internet connection may be weak. However, we will attempt to minimize such disruptions.
  • You can book this tour for 120 USD for a group of 4 or as a private tour and pay USD 200, invite up to 20 friends and family to join this activity with you from all over the world.
  • Since these are live tours, they may be subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather, Internet disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Meet your Host
Wendy Bithell

Wendy has been an eco-tour guide in the Byron Bay area for the past 13 years. Her business offers walks, wildlife tours, hinterland, and cultural tours. She shares her knowledge of the natural and human history of the area with a unique blend of humour and passion for the environment. She is the only land-based guide in this region with Advanced Ecotourism certification and she has won gold for eco-tourism in last year’s regional tourism awards. Wendy knows where to go to get the best wildlife experience, avoid the crowds (or find them if that’s what you are after) and she can tell you where to buy the best sushi in the shire. She loves trivia, comedy, and good food. When she is not guiding, you will find her kayaking, hiking, planting trees, or supporting local live entertainment and community events.

Tour Reviews
  • chitsreen2

    It was very informative and we were able to have personal interaction with the guide. Would have been better if we could have got better close-up shots of the Koala. Overall a good experience- was great to see the empathy on the part of the guide for creating awareness regarding environmental conservation

From USD 120 / Group
Important Information
  • Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.