What comes to your mind when you think of Australia? Smallest Continent, Island country or may be Australian Open. To me, “Australia equals Kangaroos”. I was under the impression that I can spot kangaroos in Australia like we spot a cat or dog on streets in any other country. Sadly we don’t see any Kangaroos in city limits. As we go towards the country side, we get to meet a lot of Kangaroos. One such place to greet and meet Kangaroos is Morisset park. Read through to know more about Do’s and Dont’s while at Morisset Park.
How to get to Morisset Park
Morisset Park is at a distance of 121kms from Syndey CBD. This place is located in Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. This Park was closed in December 2018 stating safety concerns. Please visit NSW National Park website to know if the park is open for public.
Fun facts about Kangaroos
- Kangaroos are marsupials(a mammal of an order whose members are born incompletely developed and are typically carried and suckled in a pouch on the mother’s belly) found only in Australia and New Guinea.
- Kangaroos are herbivores and mostly feed on grass.
- There are more kangaroos in Australia than Australian people.
- Kangaroos can hop around using 4 legs and walk slowly using 2 legs.
- A red Kangaroo is the largest marsupial in the world and can reach a speed of 25miles per hour.
- A red Kangaroo can cover 25 feet in a single leap and can jump 6 feet high.
- Baby Kangaroos are known as “Joeys”.
- A group of Kangaroos is called a “mob”,”troop” or “court”.
Do’s and Dont’s at Morisset Park
- Do not feed any Kangaroo. Normally Kangaroos attack people trying to feed them.
- Park is around a Psychiatric Hospital, Respect Patients privacy and maintain silence as much as possible
- Don’t try to play with Kangaroo’s tail while they are resting, they might turn aggressive.
- Always have lunch or snacks in a closed area and do not feed Kangaroos.
- Please visit NSW National Park website to know if the park is open for public.
