DESCRIPTION
Take
a walk on the wild side and engage with some of Australia’s most unique and
curious wildlife, just 30 minutes from the city. While immersing yourself in
the wonders of Cleland’s natural bush environment, you can see and discover
more than 130 species of native wildlife. The Koala close-up experience and the
hand feeding of kangaroos are definite must do’s!
HIGHLIGHTS
- All
inclusive of Cleland Wildlife Park entry fees, bag of animal food, park map and
return transfer to Adelaide CBD. - Small
group size with a maximum of 13 people ensures a personalised service. - Scenic
drive into the Adelaide Hills via the Cleland Conservation Park route, including
a short stop at Mount Lofty Summit to witness panoramic views over Adelaide. - Plenty
of time to explore the self-guided discovery trails at your leisure – walk
among and hand feed the free roaming wildlife. Park maps are provided along
with valuable insights and inside tips.
AVAILABILITY:
- Tuesday
and Saturday or on request for private groups. - Departs
Adelaide 10.00am and returns 3.30pm
INCLUSIONS
- Return
transport to CBD - Selected
city hotel pickup - Cleland
entry fees - Cleland
park map - Bag
of animal food - 10%
gift shop voucher - Driver/guide
(*partially guided)
EXCLUSIONS
- Food/drinks
- Guide
through Cleland
TOUR
DETAILS
Be amazed with the views from
Mount Lofty Summit –
before arriving at the wildlife park, we take a short stop at Mount Lofty
Summit to enjoy the magnificent panorama over Adelaide. At approximately 710m,
the summit is the highest point in the Adelaide Hills with uninterrupted views
to the Gulf St. Vincent and as far as the eye can see north and south along the
coastline.
Experience the Cleland Wildlife
Park difference – this
35-hectare natural bush setting provides a unique open space environment with
very few enclosures. It is home to over 130 species of native animals and is
one of only a few places in the world where you can hold a koala. Cleland
Wildlife Park is well known for its management and care in the health and
wellbeing of the animals.
Choose your Koala encounter * – get up close to Australia’s iconic
Koala! Your entry fee includes the koala
‘close up’ experience (meet, talk to, & photograph a koala). An optional
koala ‘hold’ experience is available for an additional
fee from AUD$33.00 pp. The koala ‘hold’ experience must be pre-booked directly
through the wildlife park. Please be aware of tour timings before booking a
hold experience. The approximate time spent at the park: 11.00am to 3.00pm
Walk among the free
roaming animals – as
you explore the park and follow the self-discovery trails, find an abundance of
native wildlife and walk among the free roaming animals in their natural environment.
Explore the lively wetlands where the pelicans, cormorants and water birds
live. See kangaroos, emus, dingoes, wallabies, Tasmanian devils and many more!
Enjoy an immersive experience – engaging with the park’s friendliest
inhabitants provide a truly immersive experience. The best way to get up close to
the kangaroos, wallabies and potoroos is by hand feeding them with the included
animal food. Remember to save some for the emus and waterfowl as you make your
way around the park!
And do so much
more!
– Don’t forget the interactive keeper talks; it is a great
way to learn about and see the animals in action! The Ocean to Outback
Interpretive Centre provides an opportunity to learn about South Australia’s
diverse ecosystems whilst viewing the nocturnal animals, small mammals and
reptiles – you may even choose the reptile hold experience!
MEETING
LOCATION
The meeting location for this
tour is 111 Franklin Street Adelaide or selected CBD hotels. Please specify
your hotel at time of booking. If your hotel is unknown at time of booking
please update Pure SA no later than 48 hours prior to tour departure.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
- Minimum age requirement is 4 years old. All children 4-17 years
must be accompanied by a fare paying adult. - Cleland entry fee includes the koala close-up experience (meet,
talk to and photograph a koala – no touching). Additional koala hold
experiences are available for an additional fee and must be pre-booked
directly through the Wildlife Park. - Due to animal welfare regulations, Koala experiences will not occur
if temperatures are forecast to be 32 degrees and above at Mount Barker. - Tours will not operate on days that are rated a catastrophic fire
day in Mount Lofty. - We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, a sun hat,
sunscreen and sunglasses. In the winter months an umbrella and/or rain
jacket are recommended. Don’t forget to bring a full reusable drink bottle
and your camera! - *This tour is partially guided. One of our guides will be with the
group for the first part of the tour through Cleland Wildlife Park, the
second half of the tour will allow customers to self-explore the park at
their own leisure. - Cruise ship shore excursions – If
you are arriving on a cruise ship and wish to book this tour there is an
additional fee of $30 per booking for pick-up from Port Adelaide. Pick-up
times will be approximately 9.00am and drop-off 4.30pm. As you would be
joining a public shared tour we cannot offer alternate pick-up/drop-off
times. If these times are unsuitable for your docking schedule please
contact us for private enquiries.
We look forward to seeing you out there!
