The Tintenbar wildlife attraction long known to locals as the Macadamia Castle has entered voluntary administration, raising questions about the future of one of the region’s most recognisable tourism icons.
The sanctuary — rebranded as the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary in 2021 after being acquired by not-for-profit Wildlife Recovery Australia (WRA) — has struggled for patronage in recent years after the Pacific Motorway upgrade bypassed the site.
More recently it has faced ongoing criticism from some community members over entry fees and perceptions about the value of its attractions.
Despite the announcement, the park was trading and open to visitors when Ballina News Daily visited this morning.
WRA Statement
In a statement…