Tue, 16 May
|Wildbark at Mulligans Flat
Wildbark - Night Ark
Join Wildbark and the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance on the International Day of Light for stargazing, wildlife and wonderment in the night environment.
Time & Location
16 May 2023, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm AEST
Wildbark at Mulligans Flat, Australian Capital Territory 2914, Australia
Guests
About the event
Join Wildbark and the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance on the International Day of Light for this family-friendly immersion into the night environment.
Ideally situated on the outskirts of Canberra in the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary, Wildbark provides the perfect opportunity to stargaze, take a guided night tour in the natural enclosure, learn about the night environment, hear about our cultural connections with the night sky, or sit back and soak up the sunset. Come and join our special guests to learn about the impacts of light at night, the benefits or reducing light pollution, and the ways to do so, go for a guided walk with a night ranger, meet a bettong or simply count the stars above.
A wildlife Ark in the Dark.
General Entry - $10 pp
The event is for everyone and celebrates the night environment.
TICKETS LIMITED
Special guests include:
- Fred Watson – Australia’s government astronomer
- Stargazing with the Canberra Astronomical Society
- Australasian Dark Sky Alliance speakers
- Acoustic music with Lewis Delorenzo
- Talks on ecology, industry, space and environment
- Photographic Exhibition of Canberra at Night - Ari Rex
- Fire pit
Guided Walks
* 90-minute guided walk (ADDITIONAL)
Step back in time and experience the Australian bush as it was 100 years ago on this 1-hour walk through Mulligans Flat. Bring your torches and your best animal-spotting eyes as we will embark on an adventure into the night. You and your guide will go looking for some of the nocturnal animals that call Mulligans home, this could be possums, sugar gliders or even - if you’re lucky - an Eastern Bettong!
Tours are optional and are additional. They will run at 6.10 pm, 6.50 pm, 7.10 pm and 8.10 pm - don't miss your scheduled time.
Wildbark Kitchen
Join us for dinner, a snack or a glass of wine too. The kitchen will be offering a wide selection of meals.
Prices/Ages
General Entry
- $10 per person (aged 5 - 105)
- children under 5 free
Guided Walks
- $17.50 per adult (ages 12 and over)
- $10.00 per child (ages 5 - 11 years)
Schedule
3 hours 50 minutesDoors Open
10 minutesAcknowledgement of Country - Pete Swanton / General Welcome Address
Tickets
GENERAL ENTRY - only
This includes general entry, talks by our wonderful speakers, stargazing and exhibition entry
$10.00Sold OutENTRY & GUIDED WALK - 6.10pm
This ticket includes general entry, and a 60 min guided walk with a Wildbark Ranger, through Mulligans Flat. Times are prescheduled and not changeable.
From $20.00 to $27.50Sold Out- $27.50
- $20.00
ENTRY & GUIDED WALK: 6:50pm
This ticket includes general entry, and a 60 min guided walk with a Wildbark Ranger, through Mulligans Flat. Times are prescheduled and not changeable.
From $20.00 to $27.50Sold Out- $27.50
- $20.00
ENTRY & GUIDED WALK - 7.10pm
This ticket includes general entry, and a 60 min guided walk with a Wildbark Ranger, through Mulligans Flat. Times are prescheduled and not changeable.
From $20.00 to $27.50Sold Out- $27.50
- $20.00
ENTRY & GUIDED WALK: 7.50pm
This ticket includes general entry, and a 60 min guided walk with a Wildbark Ranger, through Mulligans Flat. Times are prescheduled and not changeable.
From $20.00 to $27.50Sold Out- $27.50
- $20.00
ENTRY & GUIDED WALK - 8.10pm
This ticket includes general entry, and a 60 min guided walk with a Wildbark Ranger, through Mulligans Flat. Times are prescheduled and not changeable.
From $20.00 to $27.50Sold Out- $27.50
- $20.00
This event is sold out