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Our opening hours are 9am to 5pm every day including public holidays, with the exception of Christmas day where we close at 4pm.
Bookings are not required for general admission, or to join our daily tours which are included in your ticket price.
For an extra special experience, consider an Animal Encounter, Feeding Frenzy or Night Tour.
See the Sanctuary come alive after dark with the Bonorong Night Tour or Private Premium Night Tour.
Bonorong is located just 30 minutes north of Hobart, and 2 hours south of Launceston.
Enter “593 Briggs Road, Brighton, Tasmania, 7030” into your GPS to generate accurate directions from your current location.
Recommended Bus Services:
Taxis to and from the Sanctuary are readily available and often appreciate the large fare.
Ride share services are readily available in the Hobart CBD, however you may not be able to find a local ride share in the Sanctuary area. We recommend not relying on ride share services for transport home, or to arrange a pickup time when being dropped off.
Public transport to and from the Sanctuary is currently not readily available. Please use the MetroTas trip planner to see the best possible route via bus.
The Burrow is our 100% plant-based cafe, serving delicious vegan food and drink between 10am and 3pm every day.
You are also welcome to BYO food or a picnic – we have a number of picnic tables throughout the Sanctuary, and do take bookings for our BBQ area.
Enquiries for catering (for large groups) and pre-orders (for small groups) are welcome – please contact us.
We accept cash, EFTPOS, credit and debit cards on site – but do not have an ATM or any ‘cash out’ facilities.
Our other facilities include:
Tasmania is known for having four seasons in one day, so we recommend visitors prepare for all weather.
Wear comfortable, closed shoes and bring a raincoat – even if it is sunny – and remember to check the weather forecast before you visit!
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is a 5 minute drive from the Brighton town centre, which has a number of casual dining options including an IGA, bakery, takeaway store and a small cafe.
You’ll also find a small supermarket, petrol stations, a chemist and a post office.
Richmond – 15 minutes away – has a few more options, including some fine dining establishments.
Hobart city is only 30 minutes away with a full range of dining options and facilities.
The nearest caravan/RV park is in the neighbouring town of Pontville.
