Opening Hours

  • The Wildlife Sanctuary is open 9.00am to 4.30pm daily
  • The Visitor Centre is open 9.00am to 4.30pm daily
  • The Eco Living Display Centre is open 1.00pm to 4.00pm Fridays and 9.00am to 1.00pm on the first Saturday of each month
  • The Astronomical Society is open from 8.00pm on the first Friday of each month
  • The Nursery is open 9.00am to 3.30pm Wednesday to Friday and 9.00am to 1.00pm on the first Saturday of each month
  • The Community Forest is open daily
  • The Briars is closed Christmas Day

Please note:

The Wildlife Sanctuary is closed on days of high winds (above 35km/h), severe weather warning, and total fire ban.

The Community Forest is closed on days of severe weather warning, and total fire ban. 


Updates - 22 July 2025

  • The Balcombe Estuary boardwalk in the Briars is currently closed due to storm damage
  • The Heritage Homestead is closed due to restoration works