Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary
About the Business
Welcome to Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, a hidden gem located in the heart of Bundoora, Australia. Nestled along La Trobe Avenue, this establishment is not just a park, but a point of interest and a must-visit tourist attraction for nature enthusiasts and conservationists alike.
At Nangak Tamboree, we believe in the power of education and the importance of taking the curriculum outside the classroom. With our engaging education experiences, we offer students and teachers the opportunity to explore and learn about biodiversity and conservation in a hands-on and immersive way. Whether it's a self-guided walk with maps available at the gate or a guided day or twilight tour, there are endless opportunities to discover the wonders of our sanctuary.
For those looking to support local wildlife, we offer a range of specially designed nesting boxes that can be ordered online. By providing safe and comfortable habitats, you can contribute to the conservation efforts of our sanctuary and help protect the diverse species that call it home.
But Nangak Tamboree is more than just a sanctuary. We are proud to host a variety of citizen science events, promoting community involvement in collecting valuable data for research and conservation purposes. Additionally, we offer high school work experience and Work Integrated Learning placements, providing young individuals with the opportunity to gain practical knowledge and skills in the field of biodiversity and conservation.
One of the unique features of Nangak Tamboree is its biodiverse waterway corridor, which runs through our campus and connects to Darebin Creek. This natural haven not only provides a picturesque setting for visitors but also serves as a crucial habitat for a wide array of plant and animal species. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this corridor and witness firsthand the beauty and importance of preserving our natural environments.
Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a student eager to learn, or simply someone seeking solace in the beauty of the Australian wilderness, Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary is the perfect destination for you. Join us on a journey of exploration, education, and conservation as we strive to protect and celebrate the rich biodiversity that surrounds us.
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Location & Phone number
La Trobe Avenue, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia
Hours open
Monday:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Reviews
"Lovely and relaxing walk around the sanctuary with a tempting plant nursery at the end as well. Amazingly run by volunteers."
"I’ve been volunteering at NTWS on and off for 2 years. I’ve been lucky enough to work through 3 different areas in the Sanctuary, developing myriad different skills, and have been able to continue off and on throughout uni stresses, work changes, and life disruptions! This is thanks to the lovely people at NTWS and their flexibility and dedication to their vollies. I started my volunteering in the plant nursery. I got to improve my plant identification skills – especially at different life stages which is handy – and gained many back-of-house nursery production skills (pricking out, sowing and cleaning seed, taking and processing cuttings, etc). Towards the end of my degree, I started in land management. This was instrumental in my plant ID skills as I quickly learnt many common weed species and how to distinguish them from similar natives, and started to build confidence in this area. I now volunteer in the monitoring crew where we undertake a range of tasks on alternating weeks: nest box monitoring, fence checks, camera trap monitoring, fish surveys, fungi surveys, water testing, and water bug identification. From a botany-heavy start, this monitoring has allowed me venture into zoological and fungal directions, and I’ve loved being able to cultivate a wider knowledge of life in the Sanctuary. Seeing a family of cute little sugar gliders on the regular is always a bonus! Overall, it’s been a great way to keep connected to my field of study: volunteering reinforces what I learn in uni, and what I learn in uni I can bring to volunteering. I have really appreciated the opportunity to work through these three different areas that provided a huge range of skills I can now build on going forward in my career."
"A actual true sanctuary. Amazingly preserved. Heaven on earth!"
"A true wildlife sanctuary where you can watch animals without disturbing them! I have definitely found some cool things at NTWS"
"The staff Joshua was very knowledgeable and explained the Aboriginal plants they are conserving and planting for public use to buy. He was very kind in explaining to my sons about the the equipment used by them to conserve the environment. Also garden has a lot of birds and we were treated with a surprise of seeing a white laughing cockatoo standing on a branch. A real oasis for bush walking. No need to go to far such as Dandenong mountain or Kinglake to have great bush walk."
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