Toad Busting

Next date: Friday, 23 January 2026 | 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM

Get ready for a hands-on session where you’ll play a part in reducing cane toad numbers and protecting our local biodiversity! Cane toads are widespread across the region, posing serious threats to native wildlife, domestic pets and local ecosystems.

Led by experts from Watergum, this interactive event will teach you how to identify cane toads at every stage of their lifecycle and how to safely and humanely capture them. You’ll also learn about their impact around your home and local environment, how to toad-proof your home, and how to create habitat for native frogs and other wildlife.

Perfect for families, frog lovers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone keen to make a positive impact in their local area - this is your chance to take action and be part of the toad busting movement!

This event is being held as part of the Great Cane Toad Bust - Australia’s biggest toad bust! For one week, 17-25 January, we are challenging Australians to tadpole trap by day, and toad bust by night. Want to join in 2026? Find out more and register at Watergum - The Great Cane Toad Bust 2026.

Important information:

This event is designed for adults and families.
Recommended for children 5 years and over with parental/guardian supervision.
This is an outdoor event in a park with uneven surfaces and unsealed tracks. Participants must be physically able to stand and walk through a park for up to 2 hours.
Please wear fully enclosed shoes. Bring along torch, drinking water, insect repellent, torch, bucket with a lid, rubber or garden gloves and a litter picker (optional).

You must register and secure a ticket on Eventbrite for all people participating in the competition.