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Which animals do picnickers often see on Cape Hillsborough's beach?

Answer: Kangaroos

Parks says kangaroos are often seen on the beach in the late afternoon. Please don't feed them.

Camping at Smalleys Beach · permit needed

Look for agile wallabies and brush-turkeys around the day-use area. Feeding wildlife can make animals sick or aggressive. Stingers are most common from October to May.

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