Ride the Koalas- Raymond Island in Raymond Island, Victoria, Australia | Wildlife sanctuary

Ride the Koalas- Raymond Island

Locality: Raymond Island, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 434 860 671

Address: 10 Seventh Parade 3880 Raymond Island, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.ridethekoalas.com.au

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25.01.2022 We have had to make the difficult decision to close Ride the Koalas once again due to the spike in COVID-19 community transmission cases in Victoria, effective Tuesday July 7th. Thank you to all the wonderful customers who have ridden the koala bikes this past school holiday week. Stay safe and please practise your social distancing so we can all get through this challenging period. We will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. #raymondislandkoalas #visitgippsland #visitpaynesville #koalatrailraymondisland

25.01.2022 Sunday May 3rd is National Wild Koala Day! ‘Koalas of Raymond Island’ (KORI) is a new volunteer group including registered wildlife carers dedicated to the rescue, care and rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned koalas. KORI has registered as a new Wildlife Shelter on Raymond Island and are working on building new enclosures and pre-release pens for koalas in care. Please have a look and like their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Koalas-of-Raymond-Island-1092521...94021944/ They have launched a new fundraiser to help pay for building enclosures, an assessment and treatment area, pay vet bills and buy rescue equipment, medical supplies and everything needed to look after our furry friends in care. Thank you to those who supported the previous fund-raising campaign which helped to build the first enclosure. If you want to support this important local cause, your donation will go directly towards koala rescue, care and rehabilitation on Raymond Island by Raymond Islanders. You can make your donation at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/gofundmecomCare-for-Koalas-of-Ra Please support ‘Koalas of Raymond Island’. Happy Wild Koala Day! See more

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24.01.2022 Don’t forget....all pedestrians travel free on the Raymond Island Ferry! Photo credit Brendan Mallick

24.01.2022 We commend and support this dedicated team of volunteers located on Raymond Island. They respond promptly to rescue calls and have the welfare of our koalas uppermost. If you can support their fundraiser, please do.

23.01.2022 The bikes are back on the Raymond Island Koala Trail for the school holidays. Open daily 10.30 am with last hires at 4.30 pm. Social distancing, masks for over 12’s and COVID safe cleaning applies. Leave your car in Paynesville and start your trail experience on the ferry (free) as a foot passenger. #visitpaynesville #visiteastgippsland #raymondislandkoalatrail #destinationgippsland

20.01.2022 gf.me/u/xpx57f is the link to read why funds are urgently required and to have the opportunity to donate.

12.01.2022 Happy New Year from Raymond Island Australia and Ride the Koalas surrey bike hire #visitpaynesville #visiteastgippsland

10.01.2022 Ride the Koalas is pleased to be a part of this much needed initiative that brings together Landcare, the new independent Koalas of Raymond Island Shelter, the Koala Trail and Paynesville Business and Tourism Association. We will provide one voice to upgrade amenity for residents, koalas and tourists.

10.01.2022 Family or friends visiting for Christmas? Here is a great experience gift for them along the Koala Trail. Message us to arrange a voucher

08.01.2022 As per our COVID SAFE PLAN, we are closing temporarily until the COVID-19 situation in East Gippsland becomes clearer. We are sorry for any inconvenience to visitors but feel responsible for customer and community safety. The Koala Trail can still be enjoyed on foot but remember to keep a safe distance between walking groups. Ride the Koalas will reopen as soon as it is safe and practical to do so. #visitpaynesville #visiteastgippsland #destinationgippsland

07.01.2022 The Koala Island Foundation has been hard at work and we think Raymond Island residents will be pleased. Now we need your feedback. Please note you need to pre-register to attend.

07.01.2022 MASKS FOR SALE. - $15 3 layer cotton fabric. All money raised goes towards helping the Shelter build a treatment room and new enclosures. A big THANK YOU... to everyone that has ordered masks. Please share our posts and invite friends to place an order. A great style of mask made by a wonderful group of volunteers on Raymond Island. Every cent raised goes directly to the Shelter to help us continue to rescue, care and rehabilitate sick and injured koalas and orphaned or abandoned koala joeys. All colours are available in regular size, plus khaki and black are available in size large. Please note that fabric and quantities are limited. We have a very limited quantity of size SMALL in blue - colour 5. Suitable for petite ladies, narrow faces and teenagers. Orders can be sent via Messenger or email [email protected] Payment can be made to: Koalas of Raymond Island Inc. BSB: 633 000 ACCT: 172 969 198 Please include reference: NAME and MASKS on your bank payment. Postage is $5.00 for 1 - 4 masks or $9.00 for 5 or more. (Australia only) Local pick up or delivery can be made by arrangement. Email us or phone Carole 0424 534 345 Please use the order form or include your name, address and phone number with your order. Thank you for helping us care for our koalas. NB: Brown 2 is SOLD OUT Some other colours are getting low so order now and don’t miss out.

05.01.2022 Until the Victorian September school holidays, we are open by appointment only, between the hours of 9.30 am to 3.30 pm. Call us on 0418586472 and we will book you a bike at your preferred time. You can also message us via this page.

05.01.2022 We are pleased to re-open Ride the Koalas for the coming long weekend. We will be open from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm on Saturday June 6, Sunday 7 and Monday 8. To assist with hygiene and social distancing requirements, the following changes will apply: * phone bookings please on 0418586472 * walk-ups will be accommodated but may need to wait at a safe distance until booked surrey bikes are on their way * bikes will be disinfected/cleaned thoroughly between hires * a safe distance w...ill be provided for customers to complete hire agreements and make payments. We look forward to welcoming visitors back to Raymond Island. #visitpaynesville #visiteastgippsland #raymondislandkoalatrail #koalasofraymondisland

04.01.2022 Ride the Koalas is open today (Friday Oct 23). Given the forecast for heavy rains, we will be closed Saturday and Sunday this long weekend. Stay dry everyone and get in early if you are planning a surrey bike ride along the Raymond Island Koala Trail.

04.01.2022 Sooo happy to re-open the surrey bike hire here on Raymond Island in time for the school holidays. Open daily from 10.30 am with last hires at 4.30 pm. Saturday Sept 19 to Sunday Oct 4. Travel on the ferry free as a foot passenger for a fun experience and ride the koala trail. #ridethekoalas #visitpaynesville #visiteastgippsland #koala trail #echidnas #gippslandlakes

01.01.2022 Next Sunday May 3rd is National Wild Koala Day. Organisers are calling for everyone to pin a gum leaf on their shirt. It is the perfect symbol to celebrate wild koalas: gum leaves are 100% natural and critical to koala survival, and most Australians can get one, even in isolation.... Koalas of Raymond Island (our new koala shelter) will celebrate Wild Koala Day by posting on facebook pics of people wearing the gum leaf. Get creative! You can’t wear a real koala, but you can involve a toy one and wear the thing they need most gum leaves. Email your selfie to Shelly Robinson at [email protected] by Friday 1st May 2020. You can also support Wild Koala Day by sharing a pic on social media. Tag #wildkoaladay to show you care about koalas. Pic by Mark Alderman

01.01.2022 We are open weekends, school and public holidays. Other times by appointment 0418586472. No need to book. You will find us on the corner of Sixth and Seventh near the beginning of the Koala Trail.