Nocturnal Spotlighting - Tree-kangaroo and Possum Tour

Long powerful forearms and short broad feet allow this kangaroo to live in the rainforest canopy. Males can grow to 10 kilograms, with a 70 centimetre tail that is used for balance. Tree-kangaroos can move their feet independently.

This walking tour is conducted on a working dairy farm along farm roads. We walk along the edge of type 5b rainforest which is the preferred habitat of Lumholtz's Tree-kangaroo.

Most of this type of rainforest has been cleared for agriculture as it grows on deep, rich volcanic soils and is characterized by a large number of semi-deciduous trees such as the sought after Red Cedar.

On a regular nocturnal tour you are likely to see about eight Coppery Brushtail Possums and three Green Ringtail Possums.

The Greens are endemic to the highlands behind Cairns while the Copperies are found throughout Queensland's Wet Tropics. Green Ringtails have small ears, white bellies and five stripes on their backs. Coppery Brushtails have large pointed ears and are often a rich red colour.

Occasionally Striped Possums are seen. These little carnivores are highly active unlike the slothful Greens.