BatReach
4.5
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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Wisky
Columbus, WI141 contributions
Jun. 2019 • Family
I went today because they advertised it as being open. It wasn’t. I knocked, I shouted, I poked around. Nobody around. Absolutely ridiculous. There is a lot of interest with bats, they could make a lot of money towards bat conservation and educate the public.
Written 27 November 2019
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Tig T
Mornington, Australia37 contributions
Jan. 2019 • Family
We travelled from Melbourne and this place was on our must see list for our young daughter. We visited 12 years ago before she was born. Despite heavy rain we ventured up the hill from our accommodation in Port Douglas for the second time this week and just heard a voice call out saying it’s closed. Would be better to change the website to let people know before they travel on a day it says it’s open. Our daughter was very disappointed. It was great to visit 12 years ago but we won’t bother going back again.
Written 24 January 2019
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Dotticow
Adelaide, Australia115 contributions
Sep. 2017 • Couples
Second visit for us from South Australia and the reason we chose to stay in Kuranda for last couple of nights of our QLD trip.
Always a pleasure to hear from Pam and see some of the rescues. Iain also was able to give some interesting facts and give us an unforgettable experience with the bats. They are not currently routinely open and rely on donations so it was lucky and a pleasure to visit briefly. The bats and wildlife rescues come first as they should and are not exploited or hurt in any way. Some of the long term residents that could not be released are used at times to provide education but never for long and not causing discomfort. As a someone who did wildlife rescue for few years I admire Pam's energy and dedication. I don't visit zoos or agree with animals in captivity. I like that Pam's focus remains on rescue,rehab and release. It's refreshing!
Always a pleasure to hear from Pam and see some of the rescues. Iain also was able to give some interesting facts and give us an unforgettable experience with the bats. They are not currently routinely open and rely on donations so it was lucky and a pleasure to visit briefly. The bats and wildlife rescues come first as they should and are not exploited or hurt in any way. Some of the long term residents that could not be released are used at times to provide education but never for long and not causing discomfort. As a someone who did wildlife rescue for few years I admire Pam's energy and dedication. I don't visit zoos or agree with animals in captivity. I like that Pam's focus remains on rescue,rehab and release. It's refreshing!
Written 17 September 2017
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swissami19
Zug, Switzerland514 contributions
Jul. 2017 • Family
We were all happy finding the bat reach, but it looks like we picked the "wrong day". The doors remained closed, and somebody called out they didn't open the day, they were too busy taking care of the animals.
While very understandable (I guess primarily they are there for the animals and not the visitors), it was still disappointing having the visit planned into our day.
While very understandable (I guess primarily they are there for the animals and not the visitors), it was still disappointing having the visit planned into our day.
Written 28 July 2017
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nyericlai
9 contributions
Jan. 2017 • Solo
Amazing time getting very close to the bats and learning all about how they're keeping the rain forest alive! This is an awesome find when walking around Kuranda. Great cause! Definitely a must see.
Written 10 January 2017
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GuernseyDave
New York City, NY54 contributions
Jan. 2017 • Couples
I learned about this on TripAdvisor and am so glad I did. It seems like thousands of people are in Kuranda after getting off the train or gondola, but we were the only 2 at Batreach when we arrived. Please come with cash. It's by donation. The volunteers told us about the bats in a lot of detail, explained the impact their declining numbers will have, and how they rescue and rehabilitate them. This is not some tourist attraction. It's basically a woman's back yard with a large enclosure with dozens of flying foxes. They're smart, adorable, and fascinating to see up close. No, you can't touch them. We gave them $50, which helps pay for the work they do. They're probably used to much less, but anything will help. For animal lovers who don't want to support animals performing or being put in small enclosures for people to gawk at, this is a great way to see some native wildlife in Australia and learn something too!
Written 9 January 2017
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Chris R
Brisbane, Australia33 contributions
Dec. 2016 • Solo
Is just down the track on the rainforest walking trail. They rescue flying foxes and help to rehabilitate the animals. Also provide some education on the animals and how they play a important part in the rainforest.
Written 1 January 2017
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Julian F
5 contributions
Dec. 2016 • Friends
It was so beautiful to learn from the very caring and informed volunteer about how important bats are to our ecosystem. The bats were so cute and lovely. Well worth the visit
Written 1 December 2016
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Elise N
Palomino, Colombia3 contributions
Nov. 2016 • Couples
We were amazed bij the intelligence of these lovely animals. Not scary as we would aspect.. The volenteers who are taking care of the flying foxes doing an awesome job. We recommend everybody to visit the batreach to learn more about flying foxes.
Written 21 November 2016
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Vacation206072
2 contributions
Nov. 2016 • Friends
I went to Kuranda to see the birds and butterflies but found the Bat Reach to most interesting. It was so informative and interesting I didn't want to leave. I would go back to Kuranda again just to see more of Bat Reach.
Written 20 November 2016
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- BatReach is open:
- Sun - Sun 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Tue - Fri 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Hotels near BatReach:
- (0.27 km) Ronday-voo Bed & Breakfast
- (0.31 km) Kuranda Hotel Motel
- (0.86 km) Kuranda Rainforest Accommodation Park
- (7.79 km) Villa Beach Palm Cove
- (9.38 km) The Reef House Adults Only Bespoke Escapes
- Restaurants near BatReach:
- (0.02 km) Thai Kai Cafe
- (0.02 km) Kuranda Coffee Republic
- (0.03 km) Cafe Mandala Kuranda
- (0.04 km) Sprout Juice and Coffee Bar
- (0.04 km) Riley's Cafe & Bar