Bogong Moth Migration (Australian Alps) — Mt. Gingera

About this spectacle

Each spring, vast numbers of Bogong moths (Agrotis infusa) migrate from lowland breeding grounds to the cool, rocky heights of the Australian Alps, including the peaks around Mt. Gingera in the ACT-NSW border region. Visitors who time their visit to the late spring emergence may witness moths clustered in extraordinary densities across rock crevices and cave walls, coating surfaces in a living, shimmering layer. The spectacle is both visually striking and ecologically significant — these moths once formed a vital food source for Aboriginal peoples and remain a keystone resource for mountain pygmy possums and other alpine predators. The high-altitude grasslands and rocky outcrops provide a dramatic backdrop, with sweeping views across the Brindabella Ranges. At dusk, the moths stir and flutter in waves as temperatures drop, creating an eerie, atmospheric display unique to the Australian high country. Numbers have declined in recent decades due to climate change and drought, making each sighting more precious.

When to go

Sep — Mar, peak Oct — Nov

Getting there

Nearest airport: CBR. Nearest city: Canberra.

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