Join Friends of Tallebudgera Creek Conservation Park for a guided spotlighting survey in Tallebudgera Creek Conservation Park on the Gold Coast, and discover the nocturnal wildlife hiding away during the group’s usual regen mornings.
Event Details
Day: Saturday, 7th November 2026
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Location: Tallebudgera Creek Conservation Park, meeting at the carpark across from 114 Tallebudgera Drive
RSVP: Registration is a must, book your spot here. Numbers are limited to 15 participants.
What to Expect
- A guided nocturnal survey along Tallebudgera Creek Conservation Park
- Help identify the nocturnal species in the park to add to real scientific research
- Connect with the local Tallebudgera conservation community
- Possibly spot the known resident koala that returned to the park after 20 years!
What to Bring
- Enclosed, sturdy shoes
- Long pants and a long-sleeved shirt
- A warm layer, as nights can be cool
- Insect repellent
- Water
- A torch or head torch (essential!)
- Your phone with the iNaturalist app installed and ready, and/or a camera
Ever wondered who you’re cleaning the park up for? This is the night to see the wildlife that is benefitting from the hard work volunteers have put in over the last few years. Walking the track after sundown, you’ll keep an eye out for furry friends up in the trees and help identify the nocturnal species in the park, adding to real scientific research. If you’re lucky, you might even spot the known resident koala that returned to the park after 20 years!
A fun night out for wildlife lovers, citizen scientists, and anyone curious about what comes alive after dark on the southern Gold Coast. This event is recommended for ages 16+, and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Spots are limited to 15 participants, so please make sure you register.
