Bluey and Bingo Meet Australia’s Endangered Species

🌿 Bluey & Bingo Meet Australia’s Endangered Species 🐾🦎

As part of the East Gippsland Winter Festival, Beachcomber Holiday Units is proud to present a heartwarming and educational lantern display featuring everyone's favourite Heeler sisters - Bluey and Bingo - on a glowing adventure through the wild world of Australian endangered species.

This year, our lanterns shine a light on some of Australia’s most unique and at-risk animals, each chosen to spark curiosity and encourage protection of our incredible native wildlife.

🌟 Meet the Stars of the Display:

🦋 Australian Fritillary Butterfly
A critically endangered butterfly found along the east coast of Australia, known for its striking orange and black patterned wings. Sadly, habitat loss has pushed it to the brink of extinction.

🦎 Pygmy Blue-Tongue Lizard
Once thought to be extinct, this tiny lizard has made a comeback—but it's still at risk due to land clearing. Its distinctive blue tongue and shy nature make it truly special.

🕷️ Harlequin Spider
This colourful but elusive spider is rarely seen in the wild and faces threats from habitat destruction. A perfect mix of beautiful and mysterious!

🐸 Corroboree Frog
With its bright yellow and black stripes, the Corroboree Frog looks like a tiny rainforest tiger! Found only in small parts of NSW and Victoria, it's one of Australia's most iconic endangered amphibians.

🪱 Giant Pink Slug
Yes, it’s real—and only found in the cool cloud forests of Mount Kaputar in NSW! These bright pink slugs can grow up to 20cm long and are a symbol of the weird and wonderful side of Australian biodiversity.

🦋 Purple Copper Butterfly
A tiny treasure with iridescent wings, this rare butterfly is found in alpine and subalpine areas. Its survival depends on a delicate balance with ant species and native shrubs.

Why We Created This Display

Our goal is to use the joy and familiarity of Bluey and Bingo to encourage families to learn more about Australia’s endangered species and what we can do to protect them. Kids can spot each animal in our glowing display, and by scanning the QR code, visitors can explore more information about each creature online.

This project is a labour of love, created by local volunteers, and is now in its fifth year as part of the East Gippsland Winter Festival.

Visiting the Display

Find the display outside Beachcomber Holiday Units, Lakes Entrance, from June 20th throughout the festival. It’s free to view, family-friendly, and lights up nightly.

Let Bluey and Bingo guide you through a magical and meaningful winter adventure