As this is rural Australia, the simple answer is yes!  But in 15 years here I’ve only seen a Brown Snake twice! We generally see a couple of red bellies and pythons each year (we are here 365 days a year).  Will you see a snake?  Possibly.  Wear covered shoes, tread carefully.  Be aware – it’s their environment, not yours. But don’t be scared, they are more frightened of you and will keep out of your way.

We have a comprehensive First Aid Kit and practical medical/veterinary knowledge.  In cases of Medical emergencies, we can drive to meet the ambulance on the Highway or in critical situations, a helicopter can land on one of our river flats.

We do, up in the bush.  They are very very hard to spot as they sleep during the day.  But you are welcome to try.  Otherwise, we highly recommend www.billabongzoo.com.au where you can stroke one and learn about all Australian wildlife.

Platypus normally feed in the early morning and late afternoon/dusk.  

If you sit quietly by the river, by one of the deeper pools, you will often at first see rings in the water.  Once you have seen those, wait until the platypus pops up again.  

They paddle on the surface for a minute before diving back down for more food.  

A Platypus is only about 12 inches long so they are hard to spot but patience is rewarded – we can tell you the best places to see one most days.

Meat for eels and lures for Bass (in season)

Absolutely NOT!  Avalon is a quiet and peaceful place where the only sounds we like are the burbling of the river and the trilling of the birds.

Sorry, no.  

The welfare of our animals is our top priority.  Alpacas hate and will chase dogs.  Non-rural dogs will often chase sheep, alpacas and cattle, and there are roaming wild dogs who can attack.  So please leave your pets at home.

Of course, or we have kayaks for your use (for free), so you don’t have to lug yours all the way here!  If you have a life jacket please bring that as we only have a few here.