Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary
A fenced sanctuary near Mylor where platypus, bettongs and bandicoots have been brought back from the brink.
Warrawong, near Mylor, is one of Australia's pioneering private conservation sanctuaries. Behind a feral-proof fence, native species that vanished from the mainland — southern brown bandicoots, woylies, potoroos and the elusive platypus — have been reintroduced and now breed in safety.
Guided dawn and dusk walks are the best way to see the residents at their most active, with rangers explaining the painstaking work of rebuilding a self-sustaining ecosystem. There's also a café and accommodation for those who want to stay close to the action.
It's a quietly remarkable place, and one of the few spots in South Australia where you have a real chance of glimpsing a wild platypus.
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Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary — frequently asked questions
What animals can you see at Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary?
Warrawong is a fenced sanctuary near Mylor where reintroduced native species including platypus, southern brown bandicoots, woylies (brush-tailed bettongs) and potoroos live behind a feral-proof fence.
Can you see platypus at Warrawong?
Warrawong is one of the few places in South Australia where platypus can be seen. They are most active around dawn and dusk, and guided tours offer the best chance of a sighting.
Where is Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary?
The sanctuary is near the village of Mylor in the central Adelaide Hills, roughly half an hour from the Adelaide CBD.
Image credits
- Forest - Warrawong.JPG by Peripitus , CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons