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Wirrimbirra Sanctuary

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Wirrimbirra Sanctuary is a property of the National Trust of Australia (NSW), established and managed as a wildlife reserve. Today Wirrimbirra operates as a flora and fauna reserve, and education and research centre.

Wirrimbirra has over 200 acres of preserved native bushland. At Wirrimbirra, you may see wallabies, kangaroos, echidnas, possums, and other native animals, including endangered species in their natural habitat Wirrimbirra is not a zoo, although you may see some native animals in an enclosure designed to keep out feral animals.

You are able to spent time at the sanctuary even at night, to see nocturnal animals - which the Field Studies Centre and Educational units can arrange for you. Entrance to Wirrimbirra is free - although as it does not receive official funding, you may like to leave a small donation to help with its work. Wirrimbirra provides budget hostel-style cabin accommodation for families, Backpackers, schools and groups.

Wirrimbirra Sanctuary

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Further Information: Wirrimbirra is not a zoo, although you may see some native animals in an enclosure designed to keep out feral animals. To see the many native animals which make this bushland home you need to spend more time in the reserve (even at night, to see nocturnal animals) - which our Field Studies Centre and Educational units can arrange for you. There are many bushwalking trails for the visitor offering gentle strolls and shady resting places, and longer walks in the 90 hectare park where you can experience the unique flora. Entrance to Wirrimbirra is free - although as it does not receive official funding, you may like to leave a small donation to help with its work.