Walk the boardwalk across the buttongrass plain at Ronny Creek, in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, as wombats emerge to graze in the late afternoon light. This is the starting point of the Overland Track, and the animals feed a few metres from the path, unbothered by walkers. In the cold of the highlands they are often out well before dark, sometimes in snow.
Up to 92% sighting chance in Ronny Creek, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia. Best months: May, June, July.
At Ronny Creek, a stop on the park shuttle bus between the visitor centre and Dove Lake.
From late afternoon to dusk, all year. On cold, overcast days they may graze through the afternoon.
During the day private cars are restricted, and a shuttle bus runs from the visitor centre.
Yes. Wombats have thick fur and keep grazing in the snow, which makes for some of the best photographs.
