THE SECRET KOALA FOREST

MIKKIR A STATION, PORT LINCOLN, SA

WHAT? A truly remarkable spot, koalas were introduced to the beautiful forest of manna gums on Mikkira Station back in the 1960s and have never looked back. WHERE? Mikkira Station is situated 30 kilometres south-west of Port Lincoln along the Fishery Bay Road on the Eyre Peninsula. HOW? Pull up to the quaint, old farmhouse, pay a $15 fee and wander a path through the gum trees to the original settlers’ Mikkira farmstead, coming face to face with koalas sitting in the trees along the way. Camp overnight to really unwind alongside the koalas. WHY? The koalas are used to curious faces here so you can get within a respectful distance of them. With paths winding in and out of the gum trees and the historic homestead to wander, it’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon with the family. The koalas will look you straight in the eye as they doze in the low-lying bows of the trees. WHAT ELSE? Don’t miss the giant yakkas on the property. Take a short, winding walk to the colossal, alien-like plants, like something from The Day of the Triffids. mikkirakoalas.com