FAQ's about Inala Reserve

Frequently Asked Questions:  Inala Nature Reserve on Bruny Island

• What is the inala e-mail?
  inala ( at ) inalanaturetours.com.au - you can also reach us through our contact page if you prefer or call us on 03 6293 1217
  
  
• Where is Inala located?
  Our office is located on South Bruny Island, near to the community of Lunawanna. (320 Cloudy Bay Road )
  However, our tours are not simply on Bruny Island, but all over Tasmania, Australia and now also Internationally.
  For more information including Bruny ferry details, see our directions page and our Bruny tours page.
  
  
• What can I see at Inala?
  If you are simply dropping by, you are very welcome to visit the public access Nature Museum and 5 acre Jurassic Botanic Garden
  Cost: $10 Adult, $5 Child
  Hours: 9am - 5pm / 7 days a week
  Please note - this garden entry fee does not include access to the bird hides and Inala conservation reserve
  If you wish to organise a guided birding & nature tour of the private 1,500 acre Inala property or Bruny Island, we would be delighted to organise that for you and your guide will meet you at Inala and explore from there depending on your interests and birding wishlist.
  If you are staying in one of our cottages - included in the price of your accommodation, you get full access to the whole Inala property and can explore with or without a guide as you prefer. 
  The Raptor  Viewing Hide, Bird Viewing Hides and Forty-spotted Pardalote Platform are within the private Inala conservation property and can only be accessed on a tour or when staying at an Inala cottage.  
  The Raptor Photography Hide is a stand alone photography hide that you can book at an additional cost as an inhouse guest, or you can book to use the photography hide as a day visitor.
  
  
• I would love to see the Forty-spotted Pardalote at Inala, what are my options?
  We know that for many people the Forty-spotted Pardalote is a very desirable bird and Inala is famous for the work that Tonia and her team have been doing over 35 years to conserve this wonderful bird and to increase the size and health of the colony at Inala. 
  All 12 Tasmanian Endemic birds including the Forty-spotted Pardalote are found on the Inala Conservation Property.  Your two options to gain access to the private conservation reserve are: 
  1) Stay in one of the Inala cottages and gain full access to the Inala property included in your accommodation cost.
  2 ) Take a property tour with an Inala guide.  ( Longer full day tours will also include lots of time at Inala )
  The Pardalote Platform and habitat area is NOT situated within the Jurassic Garden and cannot be accessed with the garden entry fee.  
  All profit from Inala accommodation and tours goes straight back into further conservation work and enables the preservation of the unique habitats we have on Bruny Island.
  
  
• What are your opening hours?
  If you are coming to visit the Inala Nature Museum and Jurassic Garden we are open from 9am - 5pm (7 days a week) ( Winter hours 10am - 4pm, closed Sundays )
  If you are coming on tour we will communicate with you individually to arrange start and finish times and locations.
  If you are staying in one of our Inala cottages, Check in is from 2pm, Check out is 10am
  
  
• Can I book the Raptor Photography Hide without staying at Inala?
  Yes you can, this webpage provides you with all further information about the photography hide, including costs, raptor species seen etc.  You can also watch this short video which showcases the photography hide.
  
  
• Can I join a Bruny birding / nature tour already being run?
  Yes, our property and day tours are designed to suit small groups, so you may be sharing the experience with a small group of like-minded travellers.  We are very mindful of ensuring a quality experience for everyone and have a max shared group size of 6 guests.
  Contact us to enquire about booking a tour on specific dates or to find out what tours we have running within a date range that you can join.
  
  
• Do you see white wallaby at Inala?
  We do have them as part of the local population, however we are not a wildlife park, all the wildlife is wild and free on the reserve, able to roam wherever they wish and to leave the Inala land if they wish.  We have raised many orphaned and injured animals over the years including white Bennetts Wallabies and they are released onto the Inala land.  On our property tours we frequently see many wonderful species of mammals and monotremes, however there are no guaranteed sightings of any specific wildlife.
  
  
• What do I need to take with me on a short tour?
  Please wear shoes suitable for forest trails, bring a water bottle and it is always wise to have a jacket in case of changeable weather.   Please also carry any individual medical items you may need. i.e. Epi-pen, Asthma inhaler and of course remember to bring your binoculars and/or cameras, we can lend you binoculars in case you do not have a pair of your own.
  
  
• Can I charge my Electric Vehicle when staying at Inala?
  There are no facilities to recharge your vehicle at any of the Inala cottages and even if you have your own cable for doing so, our power system is not compatible with the demands of charging. However, we have two charging stations on Bruny Island, one for Teslas in Adventure Bay and a Chargefox station suitable for most EV types in Alonnah outside Hotel Bruny. 
  
  
• Can you help me with a longer private guided tour?
  Absolutely.  We are a tour agency with excellent experience and knowledge of arranging Tasmanian and Australian nature based holidays.  Contact us with any questions, we can help you with partially guided itineraries or fully-guided itineraries.  If you are not sure where to start - start with us.
  

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