Where to see Flying-Foxes in Sydney

There are four main species of flying-fox on mainland Australia. Their distributions are shown on the map below. In Sydney, there are numerous opportunities to see the Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus).

Watch the spectacular evening flyout from the Gordon Camp
Flying-foxes begin leaving their camp 20 minutes after sunset to feed throughout the metropolitan area. Watch from the bridge on Rosedale Road at Gordon.
To get there, catch a Northshore Line train to Gordon, walk for 10 minutes to the bridge on Rosedale Road (between Minns Road and Glenview Street). 

There are information signs on the eastern side of the bridge.  This wonderful wildlife spectacle is best seen from October to March.  The number of flying-foxes in the camp frequently changes because individuals move from one camp site to another. Sometimes in the winter  there are none at this site.  Watch for females carrying their infant in October and November, and juveniles practising flying in January.

Guided Flyout Walks
Bat Walks with an experienced bat speaker, including a talk about bats and a conducted walk to watch the evening fly out. Book through Ku-ring-gai Chase Alive Volunteers Phone. 02 9457 9853

Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Grey-headed Flying-foxes can be seen roosting in the trees of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney which is open every day of the year. Entry is free. For further information please click here.

Cabramatta Creek Flying-fox Camp
Watch the evening exodus of flying-foxes (20 minutes after sunset) from the Cabramatta Creek Flying-fox Reserve. View from Jacqui Osmond Reserve, Hume Highway Cabramatta. For further information please click here.

Last modified by KBCS Inc. on 2009/02/18.