Albino wallabies and fairy penguins, not Africa, however...
Nov 8th, 2008, 04:24 PM
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Albino wallabies and fairy penguins, not Africa, however...
I thought some people might be interested in my report of 2 recent weekends with a wildlife focus posted on the Australia forum,http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...3&tid=35166238
Cheers,
Pol
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Pol
Nov 9th, 2008, 01:42 PM
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Interested to read your report (I don't visit the Australia forum). We live next to Warrawong and have seen it change from a purely conservation focus to more of a tourism focus so was glad you enjoyed your visit. Haven't checked out the photos yet. The future seems a bit shaky for the place, a lot of land sold and changes in management.
Nov 14th, 2008, 06:09 PM
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Hi Twaffle,
very interesting comments. Warrawong fulfilled our main aim of showing an overseas visitor some nocturnal wildlife. Sorry to hear that the future is not so clear.
Do you know anything about Cumbungi - how does it compare to Warrawong for wildlife viewing diversity and ease of access in terms of paths and walking?
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Pol
very interesting comments. Warrawong fulfilled our main aim of showing an overseas visitor some nocturnal wildlife. Sorry to hear that the future is not so clear.
Do you know anything about Cumbungi - how does it compare to Warrawong for wildlife viewing diversity and ease of access in terms of paths and walking?
Cheers,
Pol
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Hi Pol,
Cumbungi is very new as an entity in it's own right, it was part of Warrawong under John Walmsley but was sold off under the rationalisation plans. The new owners are very keen but it really has as its' main attraction the platypus. At this stage I don't think you would get the same feel of the Hills prior to white settlement that you would get at the original Warrawong site, however, the last time I went to Warrawong was under John's reign a few years ago so it may no longer even feel authentic like it used to. It used to feel like a small piece of paradise. Cumbungi has similar terrain and should have the similar marsupials as it was all in the same fenced area before being sold off. They have done intensive plantings which in time will give a great atmosphere. More importantly, they are VERY keen conservationists so it won't be as touristy as Warrwong has become.
www.platypusecotours.com.au/
Isn't it a sad fact that I haven't been since they reopened the site, perhaps I am waiting for some international visitors.
Cumbungi is very new as an entity in it's own right, it was part of Warrawong under John Walmsley but was sold off under the rationalisation plans. The new owners are very keen but it really has as its' main attraction the platypus. At this stage I don't think you would get the same feel of the Hills prior to white settlement that you would get at the original Warrawong site, however, the last time I went to Warrawong was under John's reign a few years ago so it may no longer even feel authentic like it used to. It used to feel like a small piece of paradise. Cumbungi has similar terrain and should have the similar marsupials as it was all in the same fenced area before being sold off. They have done intensive plantings which in time will give a great atmosphere. More importantly, they are VERY keen conservationists so it won't be as touristy as Warrwong has become.
www.platypusecotours.com.au/
Isn't it a sad fact that I haven't been since they reopened the site, perhaps I am waiting for some international visitors.
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