Personalized Eco-Tours

Naturalist Gail Hill offers 'behavioural birding' and wildlife observation walks or canoe tours for guests at Lake Weyba Cottages.

Gail says, 'watching animals in the natural world assists us in understanding their special role in helping to keep biodiversity in balance. Becoming familiar and knowledgeable about the lives of other species enhances our link with them and helps us to appreciate that it is the sum of all that is the future. '

Come along and have fun as you learn about the ecology of the various animals that inhabit the lake and its environs. Special floral species are showcased as we explore the tracks.

Natural History Walking Tour

During these tours individuals, couples or small groups gain an appreciation of the lives of the abundant bird life and native animals frequenting the cottage campus and Lake Weyba shoreline. Best times early morning or late afternoon.

Cost $25.00 per hour Duration approximately 2.5 hours

Exploratory Canoe Tour

Take a leisurely paddle around Lake Weyba and its creeks with Gail; discover its wildlife and its natural and cultural heritage. As well as identifying species Gail offers the participants the opportunity to learn more about the behaviour of animals. She helps to answer the how, what and why questions of natural history. As we explore the lake learn about the traditional custodians of Lake Weyba. The history is rich in culture and many artifacts still exist. See middens, fish traps and scar trees..

Cost $25.00 per hour Duration approximately 4.5 - 5 hours

Optional
Enjoy a glass wine with a specially prepared picnic hamper at one of the lake's secluded beaches. Additional cost.

All tour participants receive a three leaf brochure that contains some behavioural characteristics and photographs of two species that occur at the site; as well, the brochure details various topics that may be discussed during the tour.

Incorporate into your tour a traditional Aussie BBQ or picnic and taste some beautiful bush tucker recipes.

Take an eco-tour of the beautiful Wallum Heath lands that surround the lake, discover the small remnant rainforests that still remain in the area.

Note: All tours can be booked through reception. Wine and picnic hampers can be arranged and purchased through reception.

On all tours please bring: