Visit Ouyen - Ouyen Visitor Information Centre

Visit Ouyen - Ouyen Visitor Information Centre Ouyen Visitor Information Centre is located within the iconic Roxy Theatre in the main street of Ouyen and staffed by volunteers.

Visitors to the Centre are able to tour the Roxy Theatre free of charge while browsing through the extensive information.

Glider (Sugar or Squirrel) 🌙The delicate Sugar Glider (and in some areas the Squirrel Glider) can be found in woodland h...
01/04/2026

Glider (Sugar or Squirrel) 🌙

The delicate Sugar Glider (and in some areas the Squirrel Glider) can be found in woodland habitats where hollows provide crucial shelter.
These small nocturnal marsupials can glide more than 40 metres between trees using a membrane like a tiny parachute.

Where to Spot:
Mature woodland with tree hollows; most likely in national park areas.

Best Time to Spot:
After dark, spring–autumn.

Fun Fact:
Gliders live in family groups and communicate with soft chirps and whistles.

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Red Kangaroo 🦘The iconic Red Kangaroo is one of the inland’s great ambassadors.Often seen grazing at dusk along open pla...
01/04/2026

Red Kangaroo 🦘

The iconic Red Kangaroo is one of the inland’s great ambassadors.
Often seen grazing at dusk along open plains or near park edges, they’re a favourite sight for travellers and photographers alike.
With their powerful bounding gait and striking red-brown coat, they’re instantly recognisable.

Where to Spot:
Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, open country south of Ouyen, and around saltbush plains.

Best Time to Spot:
Dawn & dusk, year-round.

Fun Fact:
Red kangaroos can cover 8–9 metres in a single bound and reach speeds over 60 km/h.

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Brushtail Possum 🌙The Common Brushtail Possum is a familiar nocturnal visitor across much of Australia, including the Ma...
27/03/2026

Brushtail Possum 🌙

The Common Brushtail Possum is a familiar nocturnal visitor across much of Australia, including the Mallee.
At night they move silently through tree canopies and rooftops, emerging to feed on leaves, flowers and occasionally fruit.

Where to Spot:
Urban and parkland trees, rooflines, and tall river red gums.

Best Time to Spot:
After dark, year-round.

Fun Fact:
Their long, bushy tail provides excellent balance when moving across branches.

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Echidna 🦔The charming Short-beaked Echidna is a quiet wanderer of the Mallee.They forage for ants and termites with rema...
21/03/2026

Echidna 🦔

The charming Short-beaked Echidna is a quiet wanderer of the Mallee.
They forage for ants and termites with remarkable persistence, and when threatened they simply curl into a spiky ball for protection.

Where to Spot:
Roadside verges, woodland tracks, and near termite mounds — especially after rain.

Best Time to Spot:
Spring & autumn, occasionally summer mornings.

Fun Fact:
Echidnas are monotremes — egg-laying mammals — one of only two in the world (the other being the platypus).

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Western Grey Kangaroo 🦘The Western Grey Kangaroo is another familiar local, slightly smaller and darker than the red.The...
14/03/2026

Western Grey Kangaroo 🦘

The Western Grey Kangaroo is another familiar local, slightly smaller and darker than the red.
They often gather in shaded woodland or grassy clearings, especially near water or shelter.

Where to Spot:
Woodland edges, golf course edges, parklands, and along quiet back roads.

Best Time to Spot:
Year-round, especially mornings and late afternoons.

Fun Fact:
Western greys make a soft coughing sound when communicating within their mob.

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Eastern Bearded DragonNot all locals have feathers!The Eastern Bearded Dragon is a sun-loving reptile that often basks o...
04/03/2026

Eastern Bearded Dragon

Not all locals have feathers!
The Eastern Bearded Dragon is a sun-loving reptile that often basks on logs, fence posts and warm roadsides.
Completely harmless and fascinating to watch — they’re a great reminder to slow down and observe.

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🌤️ Road Conditions Update – Please Be Patient 🌤️While the rain has eased, many unsealed roads across the Mallee remain s...
04/03/2026

🌤️ Road Conditions Update – Please Be Patient 🌤️

While the rain has eased, many unsealed roads across the Mallee remain soft, waterlogged and unstable.

It may take some time for these roads to properly dry out and become safe for travel.

Even if a road surface looks dry on top, it can still be very soft underneath.

🚙 Please continue to:
• Avoid unsealed roads where possible
• Check local road condition updates before travelling
• Drive cautiously and to conditions
• Respect any road closures or signage

We know it can be inconvenient, but protecting our roads (and your safety) now helps prevent long-term damage and costly repairs.

Thanks for your patience, and as always — travel safely 💛

🌧️ Mallee Travel Update – Please Stay Safe 🌧️Following the recent heavy rain event across the Mallee region, many unseal...
02/03/2026

🌧️ Mallee Travel Update – Please Stay Safe 🌧️

Following the recent heavy rain event across the Mallee region, many unsealed roads are now waterlogged, soft and unsafe for travel. What may look passable can quickly become boggy and hazardous.

🚗 Before you head out:
• Avoid unsealed and clay roads where possible
• Check local road condition reports
• Do not drive through floodwater
• Allow extra travel time
• Let someone know your travel plans

Our beautiful Mallee landscapes can change quickly after rain. While the fresh skies and renewed bush are a welcome sight, safety must come first.

If you’re travelling through the region, please plan ahead and drive to conditions.

Stay safe and look after each other 💛

Pink CockatooOne of the Mallee’s true delights is spotting the charismatic Pink Cockatoo (often called Major Mitchell’s ...
01/03/2026

Pink Cockatoo

One of the Mallee’s true delights is spotting the charismatic Pink Cockatoo (often called Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo). With soft blush feathers and a bold orange-yellow crest, they’re a favourite among bird photographers.

Look for them in small flocks near woodlands, national parks and water sources, especially early morning.

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Red KangarooThe Red Kangaroo is an icon of inland Australia and a regular visitor around the Mallee, especially near Hat...
27/02/2026

Red Kangaroo

The Red Kangaroo is an icon of inland Australia and a regular visitor around the Mallee, especially near Hattah and open plains.
Best spotted at dawn and dusk — and always from a safe distance.
Please take care when driving as they can cross the road at anytime.

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Image source - https://www.billabongsanctuary.com.au/red-kangaroo/

EmuA classic Australian sight, but they never fail to impress. Emus roam the Mallee in family groups, often with stripey...
27/02/2026

Emu

A classic Australian sight, but they never fail to impress. Emus roam the Mallee in family groups, often with stripey juveniles in tow during breeding season. They love open spaces, saltbush country and roadside verges — safely observed from a distance.

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Ouyen, VIC
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Ouyen Visitor Information Centre

Ouyen Visitor Information Centre is located within the foyer of the iconic Roxy Theatre in the main street of Ouyen. A small group of dedicated volunteers staff the Centre.

Visitors to the Centre are able to tour the Roxy Theatre free of charge while browsing through the extensive tourist information and merchandise for sale.

Our aim is to promote the surrounding Mallee region and the enormous diversity of things to see and do while you visit the area: from the majestic Murray River to the Snowdrift sand hills at Pine Plains, the magnificent Hattah Lakes system to the plethora of National and State parks, to the brilliance of the stunning Pink Lakes, not to mention the flora and fauna - we have it all!

Take your time to wander through the region - there are so many unique experiences to be had and memories to be created.