Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary

“The Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation formed by a dedicated band of volunteers to ensure the future of the sanctuary and its inhabitants.”

“Our canteen provides delicious morning and afternoon teas, as well as light lunches. Hot and cold drinks are available. A range of souvenirs are on sale. A variety of wildlife paintings by local, well-known artists are also on display. Take advantage of our BBQ facilities and enjoy a family picnic with a difference.”

Someone in this area does a good job marketing the town. Another rather sad place giving mixed messages about what it does and what it is for. We thought it was a wildlife sanctuary that took in injured animals, mended and released those that they can mend, and offers a place to live for those that cannot go back to the wild. Other than an eagle with one wing and a spirited bird with clubbed feet (that’s not one of the staff), the animals looked pretty much as I’d expect them to look. The fact that the snakes had been purchase, gave more of a “petting zoo” feel to the place. Most caged birds didn’t offer even basic information about what the birds were ...

... but we did enjoy it. The wallabies and dingos were not terribly friendly, but the kangaroos were. The mother and her joey kept us amused for many minutes.

We left there to continue the journey north to Lake Monduran, a rural campsite near a dam on the way to the towns of Agnes Waters and Seventeen Seventy.Read more