Cycling the roads of the state of Victoria in southeastern Australia, I saw all the warning signs of animals crossing the road, from koala activity to kangaroo crossing signs. Most common one was the kangaroo crossing sign. Less common were those with a koala or a wombat.
Unfortunately, in my six-weeks of bicycle travel around Victoria, I saw none, not a single kangaroo, koala or a wombat crossing the road.
Freewheeling downhill from the likes of Mount Victory in the Grampians at nearly 70 km/hr, I hoped I would not encounter a kangaroo, not to mention having to avert a collision with one.
When I came upon the koala activity signs, I slowed down, often even stopped, and surveyed the upper branches of trees at the side of the road, hoping I’d glimpse at least one wild koala. But I had no such luck.
In Halls Gap in the Grampians, I saw many kangaroos, emus, parrots and cockatoos in town, but not on the road.
Perhaps just as well, as I really didn’t fancy facing a massive kangaroo standing in my way in the middle of the road! On the other hand, it would be nice to see a koala eye to eye. I’d certainly yield the koala the right of way. Perhaps on my next bike trip in Australia. That said, I’d yield to the kangaroo as well! 🙂