54 : Searching for the White Pademelon of Bruny Island
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The White Pademelon of Bruny Island
Join in search of the white Pademelon on Bruny Island
Pademelons can usually found in and around forests; they are small marsupials of the genus Thylogale one of the smallest of the macropods.
The name interestingly enough is a corruption of a word that comes from the word badimaliyan, from the Dharuk Aboriginal language of Port Jackson (near the Sydney region).
Pademelons, wallabies, and kangaroos are alike in some ways including the body structure, and the three different names do refer to the three different size groups.
Apart from their smaller size, pademelons shorter, thicker, and sparsely haired tails than wallabies.
With our lunch included plus tasting some of the gourmet delights such as local berries, artisan cheese, oysters , smoked goods, wine and chocolate. Burn it all off with a stroll around some of Bruny Island’s most impressive sites, spotting a variety of amazing wildlife along the way. Included in our price are pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation, the round-trip ferry, entry to National Parks,
Included in our price are pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation, the round-trip ferry, entry to National Parks, Southern most Australian Lighthouse tour and all delicious delights. There’s no better way to experience this beautiful Island! With national park fees and the lighthouse tour and ferry fares included its a trip to Bruny island not to be missed.
Company founder Craig Parsey has lived and worked on Bruny Island most of his life, with a great passion for the islands beauty and enjoys sharing his intimate knowledge of Bruny Island with you. Craig’s business partner Lelle has extensive experience in day tour operations and has helped to design one of Tasmania’a best tour itineraries, filled with food, sights and wildlife.
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