Nocturnal Wildlife Spotting
Meet the Wildlife of Tasmania After Dark
As dusk settles over Strahan, venture into the coastal forests and shores of Ocean Beach with an expert naturalist guide. Using red-filtered spotlights, discover possums, wombats, bandicoots, microbats, frogs and other native wildlife as they emerge beneath the cover of darkness.
Where the Wild Comes Alive at Night
With wildlife sightings never guaranteed, every encounter is spontaneous — from a wombat emerging from the scrub to tiny microbats flickering through the night sky. It is an immersive way to experience the West Coast when the forest takes on an entirely different character.
Follow the tracks and subtle signs of the bush through the Ocean Beach Conservation Area, learning how nocturnal creatures move, feed and shelter within this remarkable coastal environment. Your guide brings the landscape to life through stories of the wildlife and ecosystems that make Tasmania’s West Coast so unique.
Our Weather Guarantee
Some days the weather has other plans. We'll offer an alternative, or refund the Nocturnal Wildlife Spotting experience in full.
Planning Your Stay
Our guest services team will be in touch before you arrive to help shape your time here. For how experiences are arranged and booked, see below:
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