THE Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is a partnership between Port Stephens Council and Port Stephens Koala Hospital, a volunteer group that aims to provide the world best practice standards of care to sick, injured and orphaned koalas to give them the best opportunity to be returned to the wild.

The Koala Sanctuary is a new opportunity to directly contribute to the preservation of local koalas in Port Stephens.

Day visitors to the sanctuary enjoy unique experiences with koalas in a natural and idyllic bushland setting.

Tailored education sessions are offered from local guides on koala care, rehabilitation and eventual return back to the wild.

These School Holidays the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is opened daily from 9am to 5pm (last entry at 4pm) and includes the following activities and features:

Explore the Sanctuary SKYwalk and viewing platform

The Sanctuary SKYwalk and viewing platform is a 225 metre in length elevated pathway and viewing platform, offering a unique ‘tree top’ perspective into the koala’s natural habitat, a perfect photo opportunity and educational experience.

Visit the Port Stephens Koala Hospital

Peer through the large brand new Koala Viewing window that allows visitors to look into the clinical services area of the Koala Hospital to observe non-invasive treatments of koalas in care.
*Subject to clinic times.

Grab a bite at Fat Possum Café

Offers an extensive range of ‘grab and go’ eats and treats, coffees as well as offering a huge range of quality souvenirs and gifts, a lasting memento of your visit.

School Holiday Activities

Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary Scavenger Hunt

Can you solve the mystery phrase of the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary’s Scavenger Hunt?

Included within the admission price while you explore the Sanctuary grounds, keep your eyes open to find the answers to each of the Scavenger Hunt’s questions to solve the mystery phrase.

Educational Sanctuary Talks

These School Holiday visitors can enjoy Koala Informational Talks hosted by the Education Coordinator from the Port Stephens Koala Hospital.

These informative talks will include interesting facts about these unique Australian marsupials, the main threats the koala population faces and how we can help secure a future for wild koalas.

Each talk will commence at 11.30am and concludes around 12:15pm on the following dates:

• Saturday, 12 April

• Monday, 14 April

• Thursday, 17 April

• Saturday, 19 April (Easter Saturday)

• Monday, 21 April (Easter Monday)

• Thursday, 24 April

• Saturday, 26 April