Rock Lily

Plants > Orchids

The Rock Lily (Dendrobium speciosum), commonly known as the Sydney Rock Orchid or King Orchid, is one of Australia’s most spectacular and monumental native flowering plants. Endemic to the eastern seaboard from tropical Queensland to temperate Victoria, this...

Whiptail Wallaby

Mammals > Marsupials

The Whiptail Wallaby (Notamacropus parryi), affectionately known throughout eastern Australia as the ‘pretty-face wallaby,’ is one of the most visually distinctive and gregarious medium-sized macropods native to the grassy slopes and open eucalyptus...

Purple Donkey Orchid

Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids

The Purple Donkey Orchid (Diuris punctata) is an iconic, exquisitely colored terrestrial orchid native to the temperate grasslands and open grassy woodlands of eastern Australia. Unlike the predominantly yellow and brown donkey orchids, this showstopping species...

Tall Sun Orchid

Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids

The Tall Sun Orchid (Thelymitra media) is a majestic, high-statured terrestrial orchid native to the coastal wetlands and moist forest fringes of southeastern Australia. True to its name, this robust species can reach a meter in height, bearing a showy floral spike of...

Pine Donkey Orchid

Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids

The Pine Donkey Orchid (Diuris tricolor) is an eye-catching, multi-colored terrestrial orchid native to the inland cypress pine woodlands and grassy woodlands of eastern Australia. Known colloquially for its cheerful, erect petals resembling donkey ears, this species...