Bogong Moth Migration (Australian Alps) — Kosciuszko National Park

About this spectacle

Each spring, billions of Bogong moths (Agrotis infusa) make one of the most remarkable insect migrations in the Southern Hemisphere, traveling from the lowland plains of Queensland and New South Wales up into the cool granite peaks of the Australian Alps. In Kosciuszko National Park, the moths congregate in dense clusters inside rocky caves and crevices at high altitude, coating rock surfaces in a living, flickering tapestry of grey-brown wings. Visitors who venture to the alpine zone during peak season may discover boulder fields and rock overhangs literally encrusted with resting moths, thousands packed into each square metre. The air around the summits can be thick with individuals on the move at dusk and dawn. This phenomenon also draws predators — ravens, foxes, pigmy possums and historically Aboriginal peoples — creating a broader ecological spectacle. The high-country setting, with expansive treeless plains and distant ridges, adds dramatic visual context to the encounter.

When to go

Oct — Apr, peak Oct — Dec

Getting there

Nearest airport: CBR. Nearest city: Canberra.

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