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KOALAS AND OTHER WILDLIFE
In the grounds of the historic Flynn family’s Roto house is the Koala Hospital, the world’s first hospital dedicated to the care and preservation of koalas, with 200 to 250 koalas admitted every year. The hospital has a treatment room, indoor
and outdoor intensive-care units plus outdoor rehabilitation yards before koalas are released back to their home range. Adopt a koala to assist with the hospital’s work and receive a certificate with a photo of your adopted koala. Donations also gratefully accepted.
OPEN: 8–4 daily except Christmas Day. Feeding times 8am, 3pm. Guided tours 3pm. koalahospital.org.au 02 6584 1522
Get up close to Australian and exotic animals at Billabong Zoo: Koala and Wildlife Park. Pat, feed, hold, hear and see more than 80 species of mammals, reptiles and birds. Attend a free Zoo Talk, hear about their passion as Ambassadors for Wildlife and their koala-breeding program. Enjoy the playground and picnic in the beautiful lush gardens. Food, coffee and drinks are available at the Zoo Café, and cute animal toys, themed gifts and souvenirs at the Zoo Shop.
OPEN: 9-5 daily rain or shine. billabongzoo.com.au 02 6585 1060
LOCAL PRODUCERS
The Armstrong family has farmed and harvested oysters for more than 40 years in NSW mid-north-coast’s pristine estuaries, supplying oysters year-round from 45 hectares of harvest area. Nestled under North Brother Mountain in Laurieton, Armstrong Oysters’ consistent, highest quality, unique-flavoured Sydney Rock Oysters are guaranteed to please the fussiest oyster connoisseur. Buy fresh-shucked oysters to enjoy at nearby picnic facilities
or take them with you up to North Brother Mountain with a chilled local wine or craft beer, and glorious views of the coast.
OPEN: Daily. armstrongoysters.com.au
02 6559 5527
The Mobbs family’s Bago Vineyards &
Maze at the foot of Broken Bago Mountain continues a family tradition, producing wines suited to the Hasting River Region. Taste a range of varieties including Verdelho, Chambourcin, Tannat and Merlot at the
Clockwise from top: Port Macquarie Camel Safaris
is a fun and unique way to explore lighthouse beach and at the same time be regaled with anecdotes and local history; don’t forget your camera. If you love seafood then you are in luck and you must sample the local Sydney Rock Oysters, Port Macquarie is famed for having the best available, buy them fresh shucked and picnic on the beach. If you have seen
a picture of Port Macquarie you have probably seen the lighthouse, Lighthouse Beach is the perfect spot for an early morning or afternoon stroll. Historic Roto house is the world’s first hospital dedicated to Koalas. A grateful visitor of Roto house on the road to a full recovery.
26 JANUARY 2018