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Narrandera Koala Festival

The Narrandera Koala Festival is a conservation-themed community event held at Brewery Flat Reserve. It celebrates the successful re-establishment of the local koala population with a weekend of educational activities, wildlife encounters, and citizen science.

Date
Sep 19-20, 2026
Location
Narrandera
Status
Upcoming
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Narrandera Koala Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Annual Koala Count citizen science survey on Sunday
  • Expert-led talks on wildlife research and habitat conservation
  • Guided bushwalks exploring local flora and Wiradjuri culture
  • Live performances by children's entertainer Abi Tucker
The festival marks the remarkable recovery of koalas in the Narrandera Flora and Fauna Reserve, a population that grew from just 19 individuals reintroduced in the 1970s. Saturday’s program at Brewery Flat Reserve features a variety of outdoor activities including guided bushwalks focusing on flora and Wiradjuri culture, kayak adventures, and reptile encounters. The 'Expert Tent' hosts researchers and conservationists, while the main stage features performances by children’s presenter Abi Tucker.

On Sunday, the event concludes with the annual Koala Count, one of the longest-running citizen science initiatives in Australia. During this session, volunteers work with expert guides to locate and record koalas within the reserve. While participation in the count is free, organizers require prior registration due to the limited number of available guides. The festival also serves as a platform for major conservation announcements, such as habitat protection initiatives by the Australian Koala Foundation.

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Brewery Flat Reserve
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