BAT MASSIVE XL: Guided Tour
Presented by Abbotsford Convent, Wildlife Victoria, 3RRR + MAPPA
Sat
16
Sat 16 Aug 3:00 PM
Sold Out
Abbotsford Convent
General Admission
18 and Over
120 Mins August
Abbotsford Convent, Wildlife Victoria, 3RRR present
BAT MASSIVE XL: Guided Tour + Event
A nocturnal assembly of art, music and bats PLUS a special guided canoe tour by MAPPA Outdoor.
🦇 Visit Naarm’s bat colony as the species wake for their night in the sky. An experience designed to celebrate the beauty and ecological significance of this nocturnal native creature, join Mappa Outdoor and Up the Creek for an immersive prelude to the Abbotsford Convent’s BAT MASSIVE program.
An opportunity to learn about the history and ecology of the grey-headed flying fox from the unique vantage point of the river.
✨ After the tour, return to Abbotsford Convent at sundown for BAT MASSIVE: a thrilling celebration of music, art and bats.
CANOE TOUR by MAPPA 3PM – 5:30PM, Yarra Bend Park
Guided by founders of Microbats Melbourne, Up the Creek, and Mappa Outdoor — a collective of bat enthusiasts, carers, and experts — this program fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation for the significant role bats play in maintaining the health of our ecosystems.
The experience begins at Abbotsford Convent, from where guests will be transported to a nearby boat launch point. There, participants will learn about the origins of the grey-headed flying foxes and attune their senses to the natural environment before taking to the river by canoe.
Paddling through the colony as the bats wake for their night of flight, participants will have the opportunity to observe the bats more closely, sparking new curiosities and discussions of urban wildlife, ecology, and conservation.
What’s Included
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BAT MASSIVE, 5PM–12AM, Abbotsford Convent
Return to the Abbotsford Convent at sundown for a night of music, art and bats!
FEATURING:
Miles Brown (Live)
Simona Castricum (Live)
Ai Yamamoto (Live)
Nikodimos (Live)
Rita Bass (Live)
Colette
Mothafunk (3RRR)
DJ General Feelings
Luqman
DJ Friday
Gorani
PROJECTIONS by
Yandell Walton
ESSAY by
Tee Mitchell
BAR by
Runner Up
FOOD by community providores
+ more.
A portion of ticket proceeds from BAT MASSIVE support Wildlife Victoria’s ongoing commitment to the rescue and protection of native bats.
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Please note that the planning of this event has taken into consideration the welfare of the local wildlife and bat population. Outdoor sound and light levels are carefully controlled to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of all participants, both on ground and airborne.
Abbotsford Convent is an accessible venue. For all information about accessibility and getting to the Convent, visit this link. For all event queries, please email boxoffice@abbotsfordconvent.com.au
BAT MASSIVE XL: Guided Tour + Event
A nocturnal assembly of art, music and bats PLUS a special guided canoe tour by MAPPA Outdoor.
🦇 Visit Naarm’s bat colony as the species wake for their night in the sky. An experience designed to celebrate the beauty and ecological significance of this nocturnal native creature, join Mappa Outdoor and Up the Creek for an immersive prelude to the Abbotsford Convent’s BAT MASSIVE program.
An opportunity to learn about the history and ecology of the grey-headed flying fox from the unique vantage point of the river.
✨ After the tour, return to Abbotsford Convent at sundown for BAT MASSIVE: a thrilling celebration of music, art and bats.
CANOE TOUR by MAPPA 3PM – 5:30PM, Yarra Bend Park
Guided by founders of Microbats Melbourne, Up the Creek, and Mappa Outdoor — a collective of bat enthusiasts, carers, and experts — this program fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation for the significant role bats play in maintaining the health of our ecosystems.
The experience begins at Abbotsford Convent, from where guests will be transported to a nearby boat launch point. There, participants will learn about the origins of the grey-headed flying foxes and attune their senses to the natural environment before taking to the river by canoe.
Paddling through the colony as the bats wake for their night of flight, participants will have the opportunity to observe the bats more closely, sparking new curiosities and discussions of urban wildlife, ecology, and conservation.
What’s Included
- Transport to and from the Abbotsford Convent
- Guided paddle
- Boats and all gear (life jackets, dry bags)
- Nocs binoculars (for a closer look at the bats during the experience)
- Learn about the ecological significance of the flying foxes and threats they face
- Learn how to ethically and responsibly engage and co-habitate with wildlife
- Participate in community effort to increase awareness of flying fox ecology and conservation
- Drink + light bite upon return
- Entrance to BAT MASSIVE event
BAT MASSIVE, 5PM–12AM, Abbotsford Convent
Return to the Abbotsford Convent at sundown for a night of music, art and bats!
FEATURING:
Miles Brown (Live)
Simona Castricum (Live)
Ai Yamamoto (Live)
Nikodimos (Live)
Rita Bass (Live)
Colette
Mothafunk (3RRR)
DJ General Feelings
Luqman
DJ Friday
Gorani
PROJECTIONS by
Yandell Walton
ESSAY by
Tee Mitchell
BAR by
Runner Up
FOOD by community providores
+ more.
A portion of ticket proceeds from BAT MASSIVE support Wildlife Victoria’s ongoing commitment to the rescue and protection of native bats.
Please note that the planning of this event has taken into consideration the welfare of the local wildlife and bat population. Outdoor sound and light levels are carefully controlled to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of all participants, both on ground and airborne.
Abbotsford Convent is an accessible venue. For all information about accessibility and getting to the Convent, visit this link. For all event queries, please email boxoffice@abbotsfordconvent.com.au
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