Night Owls Naturewise Experience, Baw Baw National Park

Description

Victoria is home to four large forest owls including the Powerful Owl, Barking Owl, Masked Owl and sooty Owl. Three of the four species, Powerful, Masked and Sooty Owls have been recorded in the southern foothills of the Victorian Alps, a stunning landscape of international significance.

These magnificent creatures of the night are threatened and face increasing decline without ongoing monitoring and assistance. Monitoring is essential in assessing the presence of these birds, in particular to gain an idea of population numbers and territory to establish areas to ensure the protection of suitable habitat for the future.

Give a hoot and join Parks Victoria Rangers in an unforgettable natural setting and contribute to management of a threatened species. Participants will experience one of Victoria’s most significant natural and cultural regions. Owl monitoring will be conducted in the beautiful surrounds of Baw Baw National Park. You will also have the chance to experience Victoria’s gold rush past with a visit to the historical town of Walhalla, and have a close encounter with some of Australia’s native wildlife.

Useful Information

Day 1 Depart Melbourne for Traralgon for an introduction to the program. Visit Thomson Dam and conduct owl monitoring activities. LD

Day 2 Visit Walhalla Historic Village and go for a guided walk in Baw Baw National Park. During the evening participate in owl monitoring activities. BLD

Day 3 First hand encounters with some of Australia’s wildlife, followed by a return trip to Melbourne. Expected time of arrival is 14:00. BL

Meal Code: B – breakfast L – lunch D – dinner

Return transfers are provided from Melbourne city. The vehicle used for this research program is a forward facing minivan which seats up to 10 people.

Village Lifestyle and Leisure Park, Traralgon – bunk room accommodation with shared bathroom facilities, in fully equipped cabins including lounge, kitchen, dining tables and chairs, television, air cooling and heating. Linen and towels provided

All meals are catered for during the program. The participants will be required to assist with preparing some of the meals during the trip. If you have any dietary requirements, please advise us at least 7 days in advance. If you have very specific dietary needs you may need to provide your own food; please discuss this in advance with our reservations department. You will also have the chance to buy your own drinks, snacks etc. from roadside stops.

Alcoholic beverages are not provided as part of the package.

The weather in Victoria can be unpredictable. For this reason come prepared for anything. Temperatures can range from 5 degrees Celsius overnight up to 32 degrees Celsius.

Contact

• Conservation Volunteers
• Phone: 1800 032 501
• Phone: 5330 2600
• Email: bookings@naturewise.com.au
• Website: http://www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/get-involved/holidays/nightowls

• Cost: $450
• Booking required

• Baw Baw National Park, VIC Baw Baw National Park, Baw Baw, Victoria, Australia

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