THESE School Holidays make a visit to the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, a partnership between Port Stephens Council and Port Stephens Koala Hospital, a volunteer group that aims to provide the world best practice standards of care to sick, injured and orphaned koalas to give them the best opportunity to be returned to the wild.

These School Holidays the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is open daily from 9am to 5pm.

Day visitors to the Sanctuary enjoy unique experiences with koalas in a natural and idyllic bushland setting.

Enjoy tailored education sessions from local guides on koala care, rehabilitation and eventual return back to the wild.

These School Holiday visitors can enjoy morning ‘Sanctuary Talks’ hosted by the Educational Officers from the Port Stephens Koala Hospital.

These informative talks will provide information and explanations on the plights affecting koalas today and give general tips on how you can assist to ensure the long term survivability of koalas in the wild.

Check the Sanctuary’s social media for talk dates and times.

The Sanctuary SKYwalk and viewing platform is a 225 metre long elevated pathway and viewing platform, offering a unique ‘tree top’ perspective into the koala’s natural habitat, a perfect photo opportunity and educational experience.

Visit the state-of-the-art Koala Hospital with Intensive Care Unit treatment rooms and holding pens.

Take a look through the hospital viewing window as veterinary staff carry out examinations and administer treatment to koala inpatients.

While at the Sanctuary, pay a visit to the Fat Possum Cafe, which offers an extensive range of delicious menu items and ‘grab and go’ eats and treats, baristas coffees as well as offering a huge range of quality souvenirs and gifts, a lasting memento of your visit.