WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

The path to Cougal Cascades might be paved, but that doesn’t mean you’re not in the wild. Birdlife is booming in the mornings with kookaburras and whipbirds saluting the sun, while the forest is also home to the world’s largest skink – the land mullet. The egernia major can grow up to two feet long and can be mistaken for a snake … with legs. This shy guy is likely to run if he spots you and it’s best not to give chase – he emits a pungent, fishy odour when he feels threatened.