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Gift An Experience2025-01-24T20:37:21+11:00

Gift A Unique Ecotourism Experience For The Nature Lover In Your Life

Gift A Tour Or A Stay At Our Accommodation

Looking for the perfect gift to give to a loved one or a wildlife enthusiast in your life?  Give them a gift they’ll never forget. They can get up close and personal to our wildlife on a Devils In The Wild Tour or stay a bit longer at Quoll’s Cottage or Devil’s Retreat.

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Devil’s In The Wild Tour

Aussie Ark offers “Devils in the Wild” tours, providing close encounters with Tasmanian devils. These 2.5-hour tours, held four times a month, begin with an introduction and morning tea at the Interpretation Centre. Participants then observe devils in free-range enclosures, including entering a large enclosure for a communal feeding session designed to encourage natural behaviour. Depending on the season, visitors may interact with devil joeys. The tour also includes visits to Eastern Quoll, Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby, and small macropod enclosures.

Accommodation

Aussie Ark also offers accommodation at Quoll’s Cottage (sleeps 8) and Devils Retreat (sleeps 10), located 11km from the Ark. These properties offer two-night stays including a “Devils in the Wild” tour. Both feature self-contained kitchens, fireplaces, and BBQ facilities. Rates vary based on occupancy, with extra nights available. The properties are a 2-hour drive from Scone, 4 hours from Newcastle, and 6 hours from Sydney, with unsealed roads for the final section of the journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can we stay closeby?2025-01-17T04:36:51+11:00

You can stay in one of our cottages Quoll’s Cottage or Devil’s Retreat! They’re only about 11km from Devil’s Ark.

If they’re not available you could also try Moonan Flat Pub! As a landmark pub in the Hunter Valley, the Moonan Flat Pub offers a rustic aesthetic with a rich history to tell. Offering an authentic Australian dining experience at the restaurant and accommodation for those traveling. Get in touch today! Call (02) 6546 3165  or email enquiries@moonanpub.com.au or stay@moonanpub.com.au

Try Orchard Lodge! Set on 35 acres at the junction of the Omadale Brook and Hunter River and only 30 minutes from Aussie Ark, Roma Orchard offers you the chance to escape and unwind at the head of the Upper Hunter. Get in contact today! Call 0408 498 646 or (02) 6545 1709  or email admin@theorchardlodge.com.au

Is there anywhere nearby we can stay?2025-01-16T20:02:50+11:00

Yes, come stay with us and take more time to explore the stunning Barrington Tops region. Consider staying at one of our 2 houses, Quoll’s Cottage or Devil’s Retreat, as all our accommodation packages include a Devils in the Wild Tour just for guests.

Alternatively,  check out online accommodation options nearby in the Tops, Scone, Gloucester, Muswellbrook, Aberdeen and Moonan Flat, where you can stay and explore the area.

What should I wear on a tour?2025-01-16T19:59:33+11:00

Aussie Ark and the Barrington Tops can be muddy, dusty and dry during different times of the year. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty, and always check the weather before arrival! Temperatures can range from the high 30’s (c) in summer, to near zero with snow, in winter! At an elevation of 1,350 metres, temperatures differ to those at the base of the mountains, so be sure to keep this in mind before you embark on your journey to visit us!

What is your cancellation policy?2025-01-17T03:34:48+11:00

We understand that plans can change. Our cancellation policy aims to provide flexibility for our guests while ensuring we can continue our vital conservation work.

  1. Cancellations 14 days or more before check-in:
    • Full refund of the booking amount.
  2. Cancellations 7 to 13 days before check-in:
    • Refund of 50% of the booking amount.
  3. Cancellations less than 7 days before check-in:
    • No refund.

Rescheduling

  • Guests may request to reschedule their booking without penalty if the request is made at least 7 days before check-in. Rescheduling is subject to availability.

No-shows

  • If you do not check in on the scheduled date and have not contacted us, the booking will be treated as a cancellation with no refund issued.

Special Circumstances

We recognise that unforeseen events can occur. If you need to cancel due to illness, natural disasters, or other emergencies, please contact us as soon as possible. Refunds or credits in such cases will be considered at our discretion.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover unexpected cancellations or changes to your plans.

Are there food & drinks available to purchase onsite?2025-01-17T04:38:34+11:00

Aussie Ark is a wildlife conservation organisation located in a remote location. Our staff will prepare a barbecue daily, and for a small additional cost you can buy sausage/steak sandwiches and cheeseburgers. We also sell a limited range of snacks, like potato chips, muffins, cookies, lolly bags, zooper doopers, bottled water and cans of soft drink.

Complimentary tea and coffee are available on site.

Merchandise is also available onsite and eftpos facilities available. Cash out facilities are not available.

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