#1
Amelia McNamara
2009-02-09
My Children and I really enjoyed the night time tour, and would highly recommend it to others.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
There is a certain thrill for children to be up way past their bedtime and let’s face it, if you’re a native animal, night time is action time.
For this reason Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary re-opens their doors at 7pm each evening for a Wildnight Adventure, two and a half hours of night time exploration, mixing with many of the nocturnal animals that are not seen during the day.
With hundreds of animals and birds, this Sanctuary is home to one of the largest collections of Australian native wildlife in the world. During the day the wild rainbow lorikeets that made Currumbin famous still fly in to feed, perching on the arms and heads of visitors. There are crocodile wetlands, large open areas of free-ranging animals, a walk-through rainforest aviary (largest in the Southern Hemisphere), koalas to cuddle and kangaroos to feed.
Animal shows run right throughout the day and an Aboriginal dance troupe also delight the crowds with stories from one of the world’s longest surviving cultures.
Getting there:
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is located on 28 Tomewin St, Currumbin. 10minutes north of the Gold Coast Airport, 20minutes south of Surfers Paradise.
Further information:
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Ph 1300 886 511
Cheap tickets for RACQ members
Voters Comments
Amelia McNamara
#2
Marion Brown
2009-02-02
A great place to take the family and really get up close to the animals. We loved the bird feeding, patting the kangaroos, and the train ride at the end of the day when our legs could carry us no longer!
#3
deborah lloyd
2009-02-02
Great place to see and learn about our native fauna - and don't miss the lorikeet feeding
#4
Helen Taylor
2009-02-02
A true Aussie icon ! Aussie animls,friendly,helful keepers and good to the wallet !
#5
Robyne Byrne
2009-02-02
Everyone would have a photo at home of a past visit to this Qld icon, with their head covered in the beautiful lorrikeets.
#6
Kristi Stanley
2009-02-02
this has been one of my favourite vacation stop since a I was a child and it first opened. I'm nearly 55 now and I still love it.
#7
Shirley Kwan
2009-02-02
Apart from the Sanctuary's truthful 'Get Closer' experience to native wildlife, its latest treetop rope course attraction - Extreme Green Challenge adds on another eco-friendly exciting feature to Currumbin! Love it!
#8
Amanda Brooks
2009-02-03
Never get tired of good old faithful Currumbin. Great place to take visitors.
#9
Rhonda Lang
2009-02-03
What a place for children and adults alike. All will enjoy seeing these birds and animals so close.
#10
Chris Worrall
2009-01-30
Another great family place to visit on the Gold Coast and what a boost to our environmental knowledge and conscience. Way to go Australia!