Wildlife & Accommodation Packages
Combine our Night Walk or Nature Walk at Badger Weir with accommodation at a unique property in the Yarra Valley:
1. Lyrebird Cottages on Mt Toolebewong has spectacular views to the Dandenong Ranges and Melbourne. This property is home to Superb Lyrebirds, Common Wombats, several species of possum and mountain birds, and your hosts Tessa and Stewart will show you the best viewing places to enable a unique experience with these animals. A complimentary bottle of Yarra Valley wine is included. Mid week package price per couple includes a private evening Night Walk or daytime Nature Walk at Badger Weir: $640. Book through Lyrebird Cottages.
1. Lyrebird Cottages on Mt Toolebewong has spectacular views to the Dandenong Ranges and Melbourne. This property is home to Superb Lyrebirds, Common Wombats, several species of possum and mountain birds, and your hosts Tessa and Stewart will show you the best viewing places to enable a unique experience with these animals. A complimentary bottle of Yarra Valley wine is included. Mid week package price per couple includes a private evening Night Walk or daytime Nature Walk at Badger Weir: $640. Book through Lyrebird Cottages.
2. The Burrow at Wombat Bend in Dixons Creek is nestled beside a beautiful billabong surrounded by native trees and shrubs, and is home to over 100 bird and 11 frog species. Kangaroos and wombats wander though this Land for Wildlife sanctuary, and your hosts Sue and Bill will show you the best places to find the rarely seen Mistletoe Bird and other seasonal visitors. Price per couple includes a one night stay and private evening Night Walk or daytime Nature Walk at Badger Weir: $460 (Mon-Thurs), $515 (Fri-Sun). Book directly with Sue on 0408 122 598 or theburrow@wombatbend.com .
3. Bundjil Studio Apartment in Healesville is a beautiful rammed earth dwelling set in native bushland. Your hosts, Lianne and Paul, will show you their special plants, and Paul is very knowledgeable about local aboriginal history and customs, having been taught by the Ngurungaeta (Head Man), Murrundindi. Price per couple includes two nights accommodation and a private evening Night Walk or daytime Nature Walk at Badger Weir: $515 (Mon-Thurs), $555 (Fri-Sun). Book directly through Bundjil on 03 5962 1729.
