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Friday Sep 20, 2024

Day13: Wildlife and Wild Rides on the Way to Coffs Harbour

Behind the Scenes with the Koala Conservation Team

On Day 13 of the Road to the Max: Australia, the team visited the Koala Hospital at Port Macquarie, where injured koalas are rehabilitated and eventually released back into the wild. They interviewed the scientific team and volunteers dedicated to the care and conservation of these incredible animals. The koalas have been rescued from various parts of Australia, and thanks to the hospital’s care and support, many are successfully returned to their natural habitats. The team went from there to a historic gaol, where they did a photo shoot featuring the Falcon with a goup of other classic muscle cars and bikes.

Muscle Cars Take Over Historic Prison Grounds

Eager to earn their sea legs, the crew rolled onto the Hibbard Ferry, cruising across the estuary in Port Macquarie. Their next stop? The infamous Trial Bay Prison in Arakoon National Park. No need to panic—they were only there for a muscle car photo shoot. With a Holden HZ Sandman and a Marlboro race car in the mix, it was a fuel-injected afternoon.

The team revved up once more, heading straight into the wilds of Dangal Falls in Dorrigo National Park. After a day filled with roaring engines the serenity of the rainforest and waterfall provided a relaxing way to end the day before their drive to Coffs Harbour.

NAS
Nelson Labs
New England BioLabs
New Vale Capital
Nirrin
nomic
Northern RNA
NorthX Biologics
novocol
Nu-Tek Biosciences
Nucleus RadioPharma
NunaBio
olon
OmniAb
Omnium Global
Shining Light on the Communicable Disease Plight in Australia's Koalas

Tonia Woodberry, Volunteer in Koala Care and the Research Advisory Committee shares about the epidemic of chlamydia plaguing Australia's wild koala population and the actions being taken to help treat and prevent the disease. Solutions such as vaccines, breeding programs, and environmental management are all important in the fight for restoring health and vibrancy to this iconic species.

Aerial shot of today's muscle car shoot.
Dorrigo National Park.
Fitting in with the locals at the Koala Hospital.
This koala is set for the rest of the day.
A peek under the hood of the Marlboro-mobile.
Family portrait in Trial Bay.
David McManus with his 1974 Z1 A.
Peter Simpson With his Ford XY GT replica.
Glenn Oram and his driving companion. This car might be yours some day, little man.
Anthony Patterson with his 1957 Chevy Hot Rod.
The first waterfall of the trip, Dangar Falls.
What's the next big thing in pharma...for koalas?
A '74 Ford Falcon. She's a beaut, but we prefer the black.
Never a dull moment.
The gang planning our next move.
An interview with Tonia Woodberry, Director of the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital.
Napping in broad daylight.
Nigel and Rocco at the Trial Bay shoot.