Gilbert's Potoroo

Fauna

This furry creature represents a real comeback story! The Gilbert's Potoroo was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in 1994 at Two People’s Bay. Since then many people have been involved in researching, breeding and restoring the Potoroo population. It is an inspiring story of the unique biodiversity of the South Coast and of community efforts to save this special marsupial.

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Museum of the Great Southern

Located on the shores of Princess Royal Harbour, the Museum’s engaging program of exhibits and events is spread throughout the site. Stroll around the expansive grounds to learn about the arrival of...

Address:

Residency Road
Albany WA 6330
Australia

Tel:

9841 4844

Email:

greatsouthern@museum.wa.gov.au

Open Hours

7 days 10am - 4pm; check the website for opening hours on Public Holidays

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Booka

On the South Coast, the temperatures are cool all year round and a kangaroo skin cloak such as this would be a welcome covering. Known as a ‘booka’, this cloak was made from several kangaroo pelts...

Chinese Smoking Implements

After working in their vegetable gardens, one of the Chinese gardeners might have enjoyed sitting down around a warm fire, taking his pipe out from its wooden case, and relaxing. The land on the lower...