Wildlife Queensland is now taking bookings for the summer season of its popular Brisbane’s Batty Boat Cruises, where you can find out all about flying-foxes. The cruises run up the Brisbane River on a classic timber cruiser where a history talk about the river is followed by a bat commentary as thousands of flying-foxes spectacularly take to the skies above Indooroopilly Island.
Our community is increasingly losing touch with nature and the Batty Boat Cruises are designed to educate people why flying-foxes are so essential to our environment. It’s a great opportunity for your family to meet our urban wildlife neighbours and learn why we need to live together in harmony. Watch the sun set on the Brisbane River and enjoy a drink and snack from the bar. Why not bring a group of friends and have a great night out? If you’re lucky you might even meet some orphaned baby bats on board and really see why some people fall in love with bats.
It’s one of Brisbane’s most inspiring natural events, and all proceeds go to protecting wildlife.
This summer’s Batty Boat Cruise dates are all on Sundays – 16 and 30 October, 20 November and 4 December. Ticket prices: $32 adult; $24 concession; $16 child (3-15 years); $85 family (2 adults, 2 children). Book and pay online at www.wildlife.org.au or phone 3221 0194.
Picture: Joanne Towsey
