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Junior Rangers – Spotlighting After Dark

DATE

08 . 04 . 2026

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Free

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Yarra Ranges National Park — Badger Weir

Junior Rangers – Spotlighting After Dark
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08.04.2026
06:00 PM
07:30 PM
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08.04.2026
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Activity description:

Discover the creatures of the night on a guided, after dark bushwalk with Parks Victoria rangers!

Important information:

Please wear sturdy shoes and dress warm. If you have a torch/spotlight and binoculars, please bring them otherwise the leading rangers will each have torches and binoculars to show the critters along the way

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Junior Rangers – Spotlighting After Dark
08/04/2026
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Yarra Ranges National Park — Badger Weir
Badger Weir, Melbourne, Shire of Yarra Ranges, Victoria, 3777, Australia
Yarra Ranges National Park — Badger Weir
Badger Weir, Melbourne, Shire of Yarra Ranges, Victoria, 3777, Australia
families

Activity description:

Discover the creatures of the night on a guided, after dark bushwalk with Parks Victoria rangers!

Important information:

Please wear sturdy shoes and dress warm. If you have a torch/spotlight and binoculars, please bring them otherwise the leading rangers will each have torches and binoculars to show the critters along the way

Early Childhood (0-5 years), Free Events, Multi-Generational, Nature Play Activities, Nature Play Week Events, School Age (5-12 years)
Victoria

Parks Victoria

Julia

julia.pickwick@parks.vic.gov.au

8427 2992

Parks Victoria
Julia
julia.pickwick@parks.vic.gov.au
8427 2992
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