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Never seen a wombat before? Here’s our list of great places in Australia to spot one\u2026<\/p>\n
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So, you\u2019ve seen all the kangaroos you can handle, cuddled with koalas till your chest hurts and now you want to see a more unique native Australian animal \u2013 to be exact, the wombat! Closely resembling the famous Quokka of Rottnest Island in Western Australia, the Australian wombat looks more like the Quokka\u2019s larger cousin. If you want to know exactly where you can find these sometimes elusive animals look no further than our top five picks to find them around Oz. Be sure to share this list with friends, family and others who are on the look-out for these magnificent marsupials!<\/p>\n
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Cradle Mountain in Tasmania has long been famous for the plethora of native Australian wildlife which roams its boundaries. After all, the area is a national park and is also regarded as a world heritage site, ensuring no lack of natural beauty too. Amongst many other unique and mysterious wildlife that live here, Cradle (as it\u2019s known by the locals), is famous for wombat spotting, especially in the winter. Park rangers say that during the winter months it is the best time to find wombats wandering in their natural habitat. Particularly around the area of Ronny Creek near sunset, visitors should be able to see a number of wombats in their natural Tasmanian habitat. When you want to find wombats, <\/strong>put \u2018Cradle\u2019 on your bucket list! Photos taken by Sam Barnard<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.7″ make_equal=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.7″ src=”https:\/\/www.urimbirra.com.au\/southaustralia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wombats_in_australia_wilsons_promontory_national_park.jpg” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”PICK 2″ _builder_version=”3.7″]<\/p>\n Another fantastic spot to locate furry and friendly wombats is at \u2018The Prom\u2019, or Wilson\u2019s Promontory National Park in the state of Victoria. Located three hours from Melbourne on the southern-most tip of Australia\u2019s mainland, visitors here are able to see wombats in their natural surroundings. \u2018The Prom\u2019 is a thick bushland area of Victoria and is the perfect setting to find wombats meandering around the place. There are many amazing camping spots within Wilson\u2019s Promontory National Park so pitch a tent, set up a caravan and become one with nature. Just don\u2019t forget to have that phone camera handy when a wombat walks by! Photo by Mark Cox<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.7″ make_equal=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.7″ src=”https:\/\/www.urimbirra.com.au\/southaustralia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/urimbirra_wombat_wildlife_park_south_australia.jpg” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”PICK 3″ _builder_version=”3.7″]<\/p>\n If you can\u2019t get to a natural setting to find wombats, there are also many amazing open range wildlife parks throughout Australia just teeming with native Australian marsupials. In particular Urimbirra open-range wildlife park in Victor Harbor, South Australia is a fantastic place to stop by for a wombat-selfie. Whilst the wombat\u2019s natural Australian habitat tends to be in south-eastern Australia, such as Victoria and Tasmania, if you\u2019re ever visiting South Australia, Urimbirra is the place to go. With a range of other native Australian animals to feed and photograph, Urimbirra provides a brilliant opportunity to find wombats in South Australia and in as close a natural setting as possible. A must do if you are ever travelling to Adelaide!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.7″ make_equal=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.7″ src=”https:\/\/www.urimbirra.com.au\/southaustralia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wombat_kangaroo_valley_see_location_where_to_find.jpg” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”PICK 4″ _builder_version=”3.7″]<\/p>\n So, you\u2019ve taken that trip to Sydney, seen the sights of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Now you want to see a bit of wildlife and more specifically look for wombats in New South Wales. The place you need to go is Kangaroo Valley! In contrary to its name, Kangaroo Valley is situated a 2.5 hour drive from Sydney and is actually the best spot to see a wombat in the wild in New South Wales. Home to a massive population of wombats, the best place to see them is Bendeela Camping and Picnic Area. Once here you are pretty much assured to spot one of these cute and furry friends in their natural habitat. So yet again get your cameras in position and snap up a great Instagram opp! Photo by Manon Billemont<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.7″ make_equal=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.7″ src=”https:\/\/www.urimbirra.com.au\/southaustralia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wombats_maria_island_tasmania_location_where_to_see.jpg” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”PICK 5″ _builder_version=”3.7″]<\/p>\n Finally, as we make our way down the list, it is Maria Island that sums up our favourite picks to find a wombat in the native Australian wild. Known as one of the best places to find wild wombats in Australia, Maria Island is also a sanctuary for spotting wallabies, kangaroos and even the evasive Tasmanian Devil. The whole island is also a national park and is largely visited for its natural wildlife and pristine natural beauty. But if you\u2019ve come here to see the wombats, there are plenty. Maybe you can even spot a mother with its \u2018joey\u2019 (baby) tucked away in its pouch? Witness the famous \u2018wombat waddle\u2019 as you see these unique marsupials for the first time. There\u2019s one thing for sure – you will see wombats! 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Open Range Wildlife Parks (Urimbirra, South Australia)<\/h2>\n
Kangaroo Valley, New South\u00a0Wales<\/h2>\n
Maria Island, Tasmania<\/h2>\n