# Event Details - **Event Name**: Creatures of the Night School Holiday Special: Fireside Hot Chocolates - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Campfire, hot chocolate and a night walk on this School Holiday Special. Discover thriving wildlife at Mt Rothwell at night with the family!About this EventSet within a landscape of hollow-bearing trees, fallen logs and dense native undergrowth, and protected from introduced predators, Mt Rothwell provides vital habitat for a range of threatened species. Through years of dedicated land management and regeneration, as well as jscience-led species monitoring and management, Mt Rothwell Safe Haven has become a refuge where native wildlife is actively recovering and thriving.On this special school holiday edition of Creatures of the Night, families are invited to experience the bush after dark with a cosy seasonal twist. Begin the evening gathered around a campfire with a warm hot chocolate in hand, before heading out into the woodland as dusk settles and the night comes alive.Keep watch for eastern barred bandicoots, southern brown bandicoots, rufous bettongs, eastern bettongs, and the occasional eastern quoll scurrying through the woodland edges. In the granite rocky outcrops, you're also likely to encounter the critically endangered southern brush-tailed rock-wallaby, one of Victoria’s most vulnerable mammals.This relaxed school holiday experience blends wildlife discovery with fireside warmth, the perfect winter adventure for families and young explorers.Event detailsExplore the safe haven after dark as native wildlife emerges across the woodlands and granite rocky outcropsDuration: 1.5-2 hours, depending on the wildlife encounteredCommences at sunset (seasonally adjusted start times)Includes campfire gathering with hot chocolate (school holiday special feature)What to bringWater bottleWeather-appropriate clothing and sturdy enclosed footwearTorch or headlamp (optional) and cameras welcomeA sense of adventure (and room for hot chocolate!)Tickets (inc. GST, + booking fee)Adults: $665-17: $44Under 5s: FreeFamily (2A2C): $198If your preferred tickets are not available, please get in touch with us at info@mtrothwell.com.au and we'll see what we can do! Please noteNo smoking permitted during the experienceWalking occurs on uneven ground in low light conditionsTours at Mt Rothwell Safe Haven are run rain, hail or shine. However, we reserve the right to cancel a tour at short notice due to severe weather conditions for public safety reasons (e.g. dangerous winds, predicted lightning strikes). We will endeavor to give you as much notice as possible (at least 24 hours) and will reschedule the walk at the next available and suitable time for you and/or your group.Please leave your phone number next to your name when purchasing tickets. We may need to contact you if the tour is cancelled.DirectionsThere are multiple Mt Rothwell Roads in Little River and navigation apps can be unreliable. Please enter 5 Mt Rothwell Road, Little River (not 5 Rothwell Road, Little River) and confirm it directs you to the dirt road off Little River–Ripley Road. You can also search directions for Mt Rothwell Safe Haven.AccessOn arrival you will pass through two gates. The first gate will be closed but unlocked; please drive through and close it behind you. Continue to the second gate and park before it. Enter via the pedestrian gate and follow the track towards the buildings. The second building on your right is the Interpretation Centre, where you will meet your friendly guide. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/little-river/creatures-of-the-night-school-holiday-special-fireside-hot-chocolates/100001989882251380 - **Event Categories**: holiday, trips-adventures, drive-thru - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Mt Rothwell Safe Haven - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 210.96, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Little River - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Mt Rothwell Safe Haven - **lat**: -37.8957394 - **long**: 144.4384035 - **full address**: Mt Rothwell Safe Haven, 5 Mount Rothwell Road, Little River, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Creatures of the Night School Holiday Special: Fireside Hot Chocolates - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4224883ee617ae6d8d9cd1049ac09eed17c0289e81b721e186986546f35837bd-rimg-w1200-h802-dc080703-gmir.jpg?v=1779463277 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Creatures of the Night School Holiday Special: Fireside Hot Chocolates being held? - **A:** Creatures of the Night School Holiday Special: Fireside Hot Chocolates takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mt Rothwell Safe Haven, 5 Mount Rothwell Road, Little River, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Creatures of the Night School Holiday Special: Fireside Hot Chocolates? - **A:** Creatures of the Night School Holiday Special: Fireside Hot Chocolates is organized by Mt Rothwell Biodiversity. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Creatures of the Night School Holiday Special: Fireside Hot Chocolates is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Little River, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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