Swamp wallabies are commonly seen along the Great Ocean Road, and on the roads in Cape Otway coming to Bimbi Park at dusk and dawn . They are a smaller cousin of the kangaroo but have darker fur with distinct patches on their noses, tails, and legs. Unlike their more social cousins, these shy wallabies live solitary lives and are usually spotted at the bush’s edge, grazing on fresh plants, fungi, or roadside grasses. They’re marsupials, meaning females carry their young in a pouch for about six months before the joey ventures out. Since swamp wallabies are most active at dawn and dusk, especially near roads in Cape Otway, it’s important to drive cautiously to avoid accidents.

Likelihood to see them: Common.

Where to see them: On the road sides in and out of Bimbi Park.

Time: Dusk and dawn.