Bold Park Nocturnal Tour
18th July 2025
Join the Friends of Bold Park Bushland for an after-dark guided walk searching for some of the nocturnal animals that live in Bold Park.
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Many of Australia’s native animals are nocturnal, so evenings are a great time to look for small creatures as they emerge from their daytime hiding spots.
Listen carefully to hear quendas digging and hopping amongst the bushes. Study tree trunks to see geckoes poking out from under pieces of loose bark. Look up and you may see bats darting above. Watch out for the webs of orb-weaver spiders and use your torch to spot the twinkling eyes of wolf spiders as they emerge from their underground burrows. With a little luck, we might spot a tawny frogmouth or boobook owl quietly watching from the trees or a brushtail possum munching on some leaves. Even on rainy nights, the bushland is alive as banjo frogs hunt for bugs to eat.
These are just some of the amazing wild animals that we'll hope to see during this exploration of the bushland!
Please note that this is a ticketed event with a limited number of places available. All attendees, including children over 4 years of age, must have a ticket. Children 4 yrs and under are free, but the late finish time means it may not be suitable for very young children.
Prepare for your walk:
- Approximately 2 hours duration.
- Walking grade is moderate with some steeper sections; not suitable for wheelchairs and prams.
- Wear sturdy, closed-in shoes and come dressed for the weather with drinking water and snacks if needed.
- Bring a torch to light the path and binoculars, if you have them, to help spot animals high in the trees.
- There are no toilets in Bold Park. The nearest toilet facilities are at Perry Lakes Reserve.
This event will go ahead even during rainy weather - it's the best weather for frogspotting! The walk will only be cancelled (and tickets refunded) if a severe weather warning is in place at the time of the walk.
This event is proudly supported by the Town of Cambridge.
