Australian Wildlife Great Ocean Road
At and around BimbiPark
Discover Australian Wildlife Along the Great Ocean Road at Bimbi Park
Bimbi Park, in the heart of Cape Otway along the Great Ocean Road, is a sanctuary for Australia’s most iconic wildlife. Whether you’re exploring the scenic coastline or relaxing at the park, you’ll have the chance to encounter native animals like koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, possums and a wide variety of bird species. Our park is designed for nature lovers, offering a unique opportunity to observe these creatures safely in their natural habitat. Perfect for families, wildlife enthusiasts, and eco-tourists, Bimbi Park promises an unforgettable wildlife experience surrounded by the beauty of Cape Otway.
Koala
A regular sight, often seen lounging in the eucalyptus trees, offering guests an up-close encounter with these iconic Australian animals in their natural habitat.
Eastern Grey Kangaroos
Seen at dawn and dusk, grazing peacefully in the open fields around Cape Otway and Bimbi Park, offering a magical wildlife experience in their native habitat.
Common Brushtail Possum
At night, they emerge from the trees at Bimbi Park, often seen sneaking around and scavenging for fruit or anything edible, adding a playful touch to the nocturnal wildlife experience.
Common Ringtail Possum
Though less common than the Brushtail, can occasionally be spotted at Bimbi Park, emerging at night to navigate the treetops and forage for leaves and fruit.
Black Swamp Wallabies
Often spotted on the roads leading to Bimbi Park, a shy and solitary marsupial with a distinctive dark coat and a bushy tail, it thrives in the lush, native environment of Cape Otway.
Echidnas
Rarely seen, but we have a family under the Bimbi Park camp kitchen, you also see them crossing the roads in Cape Otway. Their spiky, egg-shaped bodies and unique burrowing habits make them a fascinating, hidden gem of the local Cape Otway wildlife.
Blue-tongue Lizards
Often seen crossing the roads on hot days around Cape Otway and Bimbi Park, They have a vibrant blue tongue and leathery-looking stocky bodies, a real treat. But they may bite if handled.
Otway Black Snail
Found only in the rainforests of the Otway Ranges, They are glossy black and are carnivorous. After rain go to Maits Rest and see if you can spot one. If you get a photo please up load it us.
Eastern Pygmy Possum
About the size of a small mouse and one of the world’s smallest possums. Found in the bush block at Bimbi Park, tthey nest in tree hollows or under loose bark, and play a crucial role as pollinators, transferring pollen between flowers while feeding on nectar. Hard to spot but a treat.
Sugar Gliders – Yellow Bellied
Sugar gliders, are in and around Bimbi Park, they are small, nocturnal marsupials known for their ability to glide gracefully between trees and their sweet, high-pitched call. Rare to see but magnificent.
Antechinus
The Swamp Antechinus, commonly seen at Bimbi Park, is a small, lively marsupial known for its quick, darting movements and distinctive, high-pitched calls as it scurries through the bushland
White-footed Dunnart
A small and elusive marsupial found around Bimbi Park, is distinguished by its white feet and tail, and is known for its quick, agile movements and insect diet.
Southern brown bandicoots
Southern Brown Bandicoots, found around Bimbi Park, are nocturnal marsupials with a distinctive long snout and powerful limbs, known for their burrowing habits and foraging through the leaf litter in search of insects and small invertebrates.
Grass Skinks
Grass skinks, found around Bimbi Park, are small, agile reptiles with smooth, greenish-brown skin that blend seamlessly into their grassy and forested surroundings as they dart through the undergrowth.