Creatures of the Night Spotlight Tour

About this event

Why not take a step back in time and discover some of Victoria's most threatened species thriving at Mt Rothwell. Set within a landscape of hollow-bearing trees, fallen logs and dense native undergrowth, and protected from introduced predators, Mt Rothwell provides vital habitat for a range of threatened species. Through years of dedicated land management and regeneration, as well as jscience-led species monitoring and management, Mt Rothwell Safe Haven has become a refuge where native wildlife is actively recovering and thriving. On this guided nocturnal spotlight tour, keep watch for our eastern barred bandicoots, soutehrn brown bandicoots, rufous bettongs, eastern bettongs, and the occasional eastern quoll scurrying through the woodland edges. In the granite rocky outcrops, you're also likely to encounter the critically endangered southern brush-tailed rock-wallaby, one of Victoria’s most vulnerable mammals. Event details • Explore the safe haven after dark as native wildlife emerges across the woodlands and granite rocky outcrops • Duration: 1.5-2 hours, depending on the wildlife encountered • Commences at sunset (seasonally adjusted start times) What to bring • Water bottle • Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy enclosed footwear • Torch or headlamp (optional) and cameras welcome Tickets (inc. GST, + booking fee) • Adults: $66 • 5-17: $44 • Under 5s: Free • Family (2A2C): $198 Please note • No smoking permitted during the experience • Walking occurs on uneven ground in low light conditions • Tours at Mt Rothwell Safe Haven are run rain, hail or shine. However, we reserve the right to cancel a tour at short notice due to severe weather conditions for public safety reasons (e.g. dangerous winds, predicted lightning strikes). We will endeavor to give you as much notice as possible (at least 24 hours) and will reschedule the walk at the next available and suitable time for you and/or your group. • Please leave your phone number next to your name when purchasing tickets. We may need to contact you if the tour is cancelled. Directions There are multiple Mt Rothwell Roads in Little River and navigation apps can be unreliable. Please enter 5 Mt Rothwell Road, Little River (not 5 Rothwell Road, Little River) and confirm it directs you to the dirt road off Little River–Ripley Road. You can also search directions for Mt Rothwell Safe Haven. Access On arrival you will pass through two gates. The first gate will be closed but unlocked; please drive through and close it behind you. Continue to the second gate and park before it. Enter via the pedestrian gate and follow the track towards the buildings. The second building on your right is the Interpretation Centre, where you will meet your friendly guide.