Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
New South Wales · Australia
Marvel at the $ 5 million Koala Hospital which directly contributes to the long-term survivability of the wild Koala population in the Port Stephens region. The final attraction is the Sanctuary SKYwalk a 225mtr elevated pathway with viewing platforms in the tree top canopy where you have the rare opportunity of seeing one of Australia's most iconic marsupials in the wild.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
Welcome to the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, a facility that stands at the vital intersection of wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education. Before we begin our tour, it is essential to adjust your expectations: this is…
Listen in the app2The Sanctuary Story Walk — Educational Foundations
Our journey begins on the Sanctuary Story Walk. This path is designed to provide a comprehensive biological and environmental context for the koala. …
Listen in the app3The Koala Hospital — Clinical Care in Action
At the heart of the facility lies the Koala Hospital. This is where the truly critical work happens. …
Listen in the app4The Newcastle Port Stephens Skywalk — An Arboreal Perspective
To see a koala from their own perspective, we ascend the Newcastle Port Stephens Skywalk. This elevated boardwalk takes you ten meters up into the forest canopy, placing you at eye level with the residents. …
Listen in the app5The Lightning Tree — A Symbol of Resilience
Within the sanctuary grounds stands 'The Lightning Tree,' a large gum tree that was struck by lightning years ago before the facility opened. Today, it serves as a preferred perch for koalas like 'Casey.' Casey is a 'good news…
Listen in the app6The Glamping Precinct — Immersive Conservation
For those seeking a total immersion, the sanctuary offers a precinct of deluxe glamping tents and cabins. Staying overnight allows you to experience the bush at its most active—at dawn and dusk. …
Listen in the app7Rehabilitation Enclosures — The Path to the Wild
The final section of our tour focuses on the rehabilitation enclosures. These are larger, open-air spaces designed to be as natural as possible. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, I hope you carry away a profound sense of the 'social issue' that we face. We have seen the clinical reality of the hospital, the arboreal beauty of the…
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What is Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary?
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is a place in New South Wales · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | New South Wales · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -32.7647, 152.1157 |
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