Little Desert Wildlife Eco Tour 1 Night
Little Desert, Victoria

Tour Rating
Easy

Tour Location
This eco tour visits Little Desert Nature Lodge and conservation reserve, which is located 375km west of Melbourne, towards the South Australia border. Lodge-style accommodation is provided at the Little Desert Nature Lodge – owned by Conservation Volunteers Australia.

Conservation Impact
Over 30% of Australian mammals are extinct or critically threatened. This wildlife eco tour supports Rewilding the Desert, a wildlife conservation project aiming to combat species extinction in Western Victoria. The initiative will reintroduce some of Australia’s most vulnerable wildlife back into their original habitats including the Western Quoll, Malleefowl and Western barred Bandicoot, among others. You will have the opportunity to participate in seasonal wildlife monitoring activities.

Travel
You will be transported from Melbourne in an air-conditioned forward-facing 2WD vehicle. The tour departs at 9.30am from the Melbourne city – select hotel pick ups are available.

Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Melbourne for Little Desert Nature Lodge. On route we stop at Ballarat Wildlife Park for some close encounters with wildlife including koalas, dingoes, Tasmanian devils, crocodiles, wombats, kangaroos and more. Arrive at Little Desert Nature Lodge in the afternoon, where you can relax and settle in. Then enjoy an iconic Australian BBQ, followed by a nocturnal wildlife tour. Also remember to look up to some of Australia's clearest skies.

Day 2: Breakfast followed by the opportunity to join our local ranger and assist with conservation activities. Learn and discover more about the conservation reserve, local wildlife and assist with seasonal wildlife monitoring activities. Later, learn how to throw a returning boomerang. During our return trip, we stop at a Pink Lake. 

Duration
2 days 1 night

Departs
9am from Melbourne City / CVA Melbourne Office

Returns
Approximately 5.30pm 

Prices
Twin/Double Ensuite Room: $570 AUD per person
Single Ensuite Room: $640 AUD per person
Child (8-12years): $525 per person