Wildlife

Cape Hillsborough wallabies and kangaroos

Cape Hillsborough, Queensland

Wild kangaroos and wallabies feed on the beach at sunrise.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
60 min

At dawn, kangaroos and wallabies hop along Casuarina Bay to eat seed pods and seaweed. Behind the beach there are short walks over the headland and through the rainforest. The campground at Smalleys Beach is just along from the beach.

Good to know

  • Be on the beach 30 minutes before sunrise
  • Keep your distance and don't feed the animals
Best time
Sunrise
Getting there
Sealed road to the beachfront car park
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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