Koala Dawn Experience

Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia

Hosted by Wild Light Experiences, Koala Dawn is a 60-minute sunrise experience at Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary that brings together gentle movement, breathwork and mindful awareness in a beautiful treetop setting.

As the morning light filters through the gum trees, you’ll be guided through a sensory journey using silent sound headsets, helping you tune into your body and the natural world around you. With koalas resting and moving through the canopy, the experience offers a unique way to connect with wildlife through presence and observation. Suitable for all levels, Koala Dawn is a beautiful morning ritual designed to cultivate calm, clarity and a deeper appreciation of nature.

This experience is held on selected Sunday mornings from 7.30am-8.30am.

It’s open to guests staying in the beautiful onsite accommodation, and the public.

Highlights

Experience the Sanctuary before the day begins, enjoying sunrise among the koalas.
A thoughtfully curated combination of breath, movement and sensory awareness.
Quiet koala observation – witness resident koalas in their natural rhythm.
This experience is gentle, accessible and suitable for all levels, with freedom to sit, stand or move as you need.
Continue the ritual at the onsite Wild Light Cafe which offers coffee, tea ceremony and nourishment.

Making a difference

Every visit to Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary contributes to the work of the Port Stephens Koala Hospital and helps support rescue, rehabilitation and education that protects koalas and native wildlife.
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is also an Accredited ATIC Sustainable Tourism Accommodation.
There are accessible accommodation options available.

A word from your host

Tammy Kelly, Wild Light Experiences
“Koala Dawn is an experience we’ve created to offer a very different way of connecting with this place – one that invites guests to slow down, become more aware of their surroundings and experience the sanctuary through the senses. We believe it is the only experience of its kind in Australia.”

Getting there

This experience is held on Worimi Country.
Port Stephens is about 2.5 hours north of Sydney. The Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is located at 562 Gan Gan Rd, One Mile NSW.