Fishermans Paradise eco-walk

Category: Eco-Tours
Region: Shoalhaven
State: NSW

AUD $55.00

Adult

Duration: 

1h30m
Explore the peaceful village of Fishermans Paradise on a 90 minute guided walk with friendly locals. Hear stories of local history and natural environment, and enjoy stunning river views. 3pm daily.

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Meeting by the boat ramp at Fishermans Paradise, the route for this guided walk includes riverside, bush and village tracks. You’ll hear stories of this natural environment – flora, fauna, bush-fire regeneration – and some surprising local history and as we wander along the rivers edge, through tranquil casuarina forest and via village streets and tracks with binoculars handy for a closer look at the abundant birdlife. 

It’s likely we’ll also see kangaroos and eastern water dragons (and fish jumping in the river). 

You’ll learn about and see, the work of the local Bushcare Volunteer Group including salt-march rehabilitation, planting and creating ‘islands’ of native plants.

We’ll also visit a favourite fishing spot with fabulous views over the river, ideal for photos reflecting the bush in the afternoon light. 


Tour Inclusions

– 90 minute guided walk with local guides. Tour route includes riverside reserve, regenerating bush and village tracks.

– Tour commentary

– Binoculars are provided for individual use (if you don’t have your own!)


When: Tours depart daily 3pm-4.30pm. 

If this time doesn’t suit – or if you’d like to bring your dog (on a leach) please book ‘Fishermans Paradise Guided Eco-walk – private tour’. 


Bushfire update 

We were very lucky (and fought hard) to save all the houses in our village in the bushfires of December 2019/January 2020, and we’ll share stories of that challenging time with you on this unique guided walk. Much of the lovely riverside walk was untouched by the fires, but sadly most of the casuarina forest was burnt. You’ll see signs of regeneration and lots of birdlife around though and most tracks have re-opened. An alternative route is taken if a track is closed. 


COVID SAFETY 

Kotahi Tourism is a registered NSW Covid-safe business. Tours are run in full compliance with NSW legislation and guidelines.


Child prices: These refer to children ages 4-16. Children under 4 are free of charge.

The meeting place for this tour is at the Fishermans Paradise boat ramp.

Directions: Turn right onto Anglers Parade at the T-intersection at the end of the main road into the village. Next, look out for a sign post to the boat ramp on your left (between 92 and 94 Anglers Parade), then drive down a narrow lane to the ramp and car park. There is generally plenty of parking available, or you can park on Anglers Parade – you’ll have no problem finding a space!

Tours depart in most weather conditions. 

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen, hat and water if hot
  • Umbrella and wet weather gear if raining
  • Mosquito repellant
  • Sensible footwear
  • Hand sanitisor 

Update after 2019/20 bushfires – tracks have been cleared after the
 bushfires, but one of the board walks on the riverside walk has been burnt and is yet to be replaced. We recommend wearing sturdy boots in case it’s muddy.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Tours will not run on days where the fire rating is Catastrophic or Extreme. Bookings will be re-scheduled to another date or refunded. 2. Tour times may be re-scheduled on very wet, windy or hot days (33+ degrees). If re-scheduled times don’t suit, your booking can be rescheduled to another date or refunded.

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