Nightcap Night Vision Walk
Imagine exploring the Australian rainforest at night, searching for nocturnal wildlife without disturbing them with a torch? Arguably one of the best uses for military technology found to date. Our Night Vision Bushwalk is a truly unique experience - the only one of its kind in the world! Patent 2007100831.
Use Night Vision Goggles to observe Australia’s nocturnal animals in their natural habitat, see a constellation of glow worms and after your walk enjoy a hot chocolate at the top of Minyon Falls gazing up at the starry night. Heaven!
We usually see 5-15 animals, typically Possum, Pademelon, Bandicoot, Tawny Frogmouth andFrogs. Occasionally we see Koala and Owl. We get more animal sightings when there is less moonlight. Nature being nature animal sightings can not be guaranteed. Not recommended for people with epilepsy.
Where to go and when
You will be picked up from the scheduled pickup points at Ballina, Lennox Head, Suffolk Park or Byron Bay (Other pickups can be arranged). We take you to the National Park for your guided walk and then return you to your pick-up point.
Walk days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Pickup point
- Pick up times
- Lennox Head
- 19:30
- Byron at Byron
- 19:45
- Byron Bay
- 20:00
Duration is approximately 4 hours.
How much?
- Adults
- $70
- Conc (ISIC/pens)
- $62
- Child (10-17yo)
- $50
- Family (2Ads/2kids)
- $210
Groups Special for 4 or more people Adults $60 child $45. Group Special applies to phone bookings only.
Maximum group size 10 people.
Who can go?
Anyone over 10 years old; who can walk for 1-2km without help.
Minimum of 4 people - Maximum of 10.Anyone under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs will not be permitted on the walk (this is for your safety).
What to bring
- People who wear glasses should wear contacts if at all possible.
- Wear a pair of sturdy covered shoes. Thongs and sandals are not acceptable.
- Bring a raincoat (the weather is changeable in the ranges).
- Bring water (600ml should be enough).
How to book
Call 02 6685 0059 or book online
Nightcap Night Vision Walk
Totally Wild story
How it works
Human vision is confined to a small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum called visible light. Night Vision goggles use an infrared image intensifier tube to allow you to see in the near infrared spectrum. This spectrum is normally invisible to the naked eye. The Night Vision image allows you to see animals, without blinding or disturbing them, even when it’s really dark. The image does not have colour information so you will see in monochromatic green.
Your Guides
Come on a journey to Nightcap National Park with your trusted guides. They will tell stories about how the this unique region was formed and why it is one of the biodiversity hot spots in Australia. You will discover the link between Nightcap National Park and the community at Nimbim. How the Terraina Creek Action Group saved this amazing World Heritage National Park, and then went save other precious wilderness areas in Australia. They will tell you about the life cycle of Archnocampa Flava and help you discover and observe the many diverse species in the area. All before making you a nice hot chocolate by star light standing next to the amazing Minyon Falls.