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On the Perch

26 Reviews

#1 of 3 things to do in Kalaru

Features Animals

Outdoor Activities, Zoos & Aquariums, Nature & Parks

343 Tathra Rd, Kalaru, New South Wales 2550, Australia

+61 2 6494 1169

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“Wonderful visit the owners are very knowledable and obviously love their birds.”

We sent a wonderful 4 hours here watching the birds we would never get to see in the wild. They... read more

Reviewed 27 February 2018

MaureenMackay

Competa, Spain

“Beautiful birds and fascinating information”

Bored during a coast holiday, myself, my brother and his wife, their two children and my mum went... read more

Reviewed 5 January 2018

frippet

Melbourne, Australia

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On the Perch Aviaries Gifts Cafe is the newest attraction on the NSW Sapphire Coast with a focus on avian education, conservation and rehabilitation. Learn about birds from Australia and around the world. Interact with the birds in our walk-in aviaries. Meet the Keeper at 11am & 1pm. Find the perfect gift at 'The Bower'. Enjoy 'Brood', the cafe with a difference. Immerse yourself in nature.

4.5

26 reviews

Excellent67%
Very good30%
Average0%
Poor3%
Terrible0%

Travellers talk about

“beautiful birds” (4 reviews)

“bird display” (2 reviews)

“australian birds” (2 reviews)

Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours

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343 Tathra Rd, Kalaru, New South Wales 2550, Australia

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+61 2 6494 1169

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MaureenMackay

Competa, Spain

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Reviewed 27 February 2018

Wonderful visit the owners are very knowledable and obviously love their birds.

We sent a wonderful 4 hours here watching the birds we would never get to see in the wild. They have indigenous Australian birds, Asain ones and a few South African ones. The walk through aviaries are extremely well maintained and the birds seem very...More

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frippet

Melbourne, Australia

1916

Reviewed 5 January 2018

Beautiful birds and fascinating information

Bored during a coast holiday, myself, my brother and his wife, their two children and my mum went to On the Perch, not expecting much. The two boys (8 and 11) had a really wonderful time - the loved the walk-through aviaries, feeding mealworms to...More

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RobfromMedford

186

Reviewed 23 November 2017 via mobile

Pleasant Surprise

My wife urged me to turn in although the signage was modest. I expected to see a parrot in a cage. Nothing of the kind! We found a collection of thematic aviaries full of a most interesting and engaging collection of birds who seemed to...More

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Sabrina L

Bouldercombe

Reviewed 14 July 2017

We were very plesantly surprised

We arrived having no idea what this attraction would be like or what to expect. We found this place to be fantastic and very entertaining for our three boys 6, 4 and 2. The meal worms were a hit and the boys enjoyed feeding the...More

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craigcoombs

Merimbula, Australia

Reviewed 25 June 2017

Get to know your birds

Not your usual type of people to visit a bird display we found it a rewarding experience, it was clean, the birds well looked after the owners knowledge great. His chat about the wren family blow away all our misguided understandings . We left feeling...More

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TerryAustralia2015

Tenterfield, Australia

458154

Reviewed 17 June 2017 via mobile

Enjoyable and relaxing

Spent an hour and a half looking at the birdies and drinking coffee. Whilst it is moderate in size it's very well done. The layout is very natural and birds appeared from everywhere. There were many who ate the grubs out of our hands. Recommended.

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Bathgate3554

Gosford, Australia

3610

Reviewed 8 April 2017

A great find

We were ere avelling south and came across this little gem. We were so please we stopped. The staff were very courteous and very helpful. The birds were fabulous, a varies lovely and clean and spacious. Well done to the owner operators its a lovely...More

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Jan M

Tumut, Australia

226132

Reviewed 10 March 2017

A great value outing

Great coffee, good food and a terrific gift shop. A fantastic experience up close and personal with the birds in several walk-through aviaries. In addition, the head bird keeper, Steve, is a highly educated and experienced host with a great knowledge of birds. We stayed...More

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chrisperrett2015

Melbourne, Australia

Reviewed 10 February 2017 via mobile

Casual visit

Well-informed keeper explained behaviour of bower birds and parrot breeding. Loved this experience of Asian, African and Australian birds. Walked through the aviaries to get right up close. Cafe and gift shop also inviting. $10 per person for seniors. Well worth the entrance fee and...More

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Alfiedog21

Melbourne, Australia

2927

Reviewed 7 February 2017

Great Day Out

Had an awesome day at On the perch - expected to be in and out fairly quickly but were still there 2 hours later. Great to be able to interact with so many beautiful birds, the walk in aviaries are really well designed and the...More