Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
The Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is located in the One Mile bushlands of Port Stephens, surrounded by native gum trees in an area known for its strong eucalyptus scent.
The sanctuary serves as both a nature reserve and a conservation centre where visitors can experience the Australian bush environment and learn about koala protection efforts. The sanctuary actively provides world-best practice standards of care to sick, injured, and orphaned koalas to give them the best opportunity to be returned to the wild.
Your journey begins with the Sanctuary Story Walk, an immersive trek through the bushland that will have you feeling like a true-blue Aussie explorer.
But the real showstopper? The Sanctuary SKYwalk. This one-of-a-kind 225-metre-long elevated pathway and viewing platform offers visitors a unique ‘treetop’ perspective into the koala’s natural habitat.
For the junior detectives in your group, the School Holidays Koala Sanctuary Scavenger Hunt is an absolute must. Armed with a set of clues, kids (and kids at heart) can scour the sanctuary grounds, piecing together a mysterious phrase about these fascinating creatures.
When your tummy starts rumbling after all that exploring, make a beeline for the Fat Possum Café for a gourmet burger, fresh salad or a barista-made coffee and the chance to sit back and take in the relaxing atmosphere
For the ultimate Aussie experience, book yourself into one of the sanctuary's luxury glamping tents. As night falls, the bush comes alive with the sounds of nocturnal creatures. And when you wake up to the soft morning light filtering through the gum leaves? Pure magic.
562 Gan Gan Rd, One Mile | 4988 0800 | DAILY 9 AM - 5 PM
