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Adult $60 | Child $30 | Family $150
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Explore stunning biodiversity across a range of ecosystems in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Our tours run for approximately 2.5 hours, and in that time, you will learn about the ecology of fungi, how to identify a variety of species in the field, and how to be a citizen scientist contributing to our understanding of Australian taxonomy.
Learn how to search for wild mushrooms, including prized edible species (please note collection of fungi is not allowed on the tour). Receive tips for photography and participate in a Q&A session where you can access local knowledge and get answers to all of your mushroom-related questions!
Private foraging tours available upon request Children welcome (parent supervision required) Public liability insurance National Parks Commercial Activities Permit Current first aid/CPR certificate Registered teacher Wheelchair-accessible tours available No pick-up or drop-off service 5% profit donated to PayTheRent
Thomas Zdravko is a fungi expert and educator based in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Passionate about building public awareness of fungi and their important role in the ecosystem, Thomas specialises in the identification and taxonomy of native Australian fungi, as well as foraging for edible species.
Thomas is the founder and moderator of Australia & New Zealand Fungus Identification - the largest fungi identification Facebook group in Australia, with over 49,000 members.
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We offer refunds and session transfers up to 24 hours prior to the event. Unfortunately, due to our limited capacity and waiting list, we cannot offer refunds or transfers after this time.
The operator may cancel the tour if tracks are closed or due to extenuating circumstances. In this instance, the participant will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer their booking to an available future date.
