WILD AUSTRALIA DIARY ENTRIES

NSW Find kangaroos on Pebbly Beach

The NSW south coast was struck hard by last summer’s bushfires. But the kangaroos at Pebbly Beach (pictured above) in Murramarang National Park have endured. This is one of very few places where kangaroos can routinely be found on a beach. Staff at the Pebbly Beach Escape cabins, which reopened to guests in June, fought off bushfires and have been providing food for starving wildlife. More info:

Call Pebbly Beach Escape on 02 4478 7581 or visit pebblybeach.com.au

AUS Plant a seedling on National Tree Day

Given the millions of hectares of forest destroyed in the bushfires, there’s never been a more important time to join the thousands of Australians who plant seedlings on National Tree Day, 2 August, to help restore our unique environment. More info: To find out how to safely get involved under COVID-19, follow facebook.com/NationalTree

Day or visit treeday.planetark.org

SA Encounter sea lions up close, Kangaroo Island

Locals are welcoming tourists back as Kangaroo Island slowly reopens to visitors after the bushfire and COVID-19 crises. Head to Seal Bay Conservation Park to see some of South Australia’s 15,000 Australian sea lions soaking up the winter sun. You can walk through the colony on a 45-minute guided tour

(adult $37/concession

$29.50/child $21).

More info: Call Seal Bay visitor centre on

08 8553 4463 or visit sealbay. sa.gov.au