Settle on the riverside grass of the Bendeela Recreation Area, in Kangaroo Valley, about two hours' drive south of Sydney, and wait for dusk, when dozens of wombats leave their burrows to graze among the tents. This picnic and camping ground beside the Kangaroo River is one of the easiest places on the mainland to see wild wombats. Stay well back, as visitors are asked not to approach or feed them.
Up to 90% sighting chance in Bendeela Recreation Area, Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales, Australia. Best months: April, May, June.
At dusk and after dark, all year. On cool, cloudy days a few graze in the late afternoon.
No. Camping lets you watch them through the evening and night, and every campsite must be booked in advance.
Keep several metres back, never feed or touch them, and use a dim or red light at night.
