This attractive medium to large sized wallaby gets its name from the rufous colouring around its neck and shoulders.

Fairly common in the Tweed Valley; this wallaby ranges throughout the eastern parts of Australia from the Queensland - New South Wales border area, right through to South Australia. It is also found in Tasmania.

Found in subtropical, cool temperate, wet and dry sclerophyll forests, and woodland with adjacent grassy areas, this nocturnal animal spends most of the day resting amongst dense understory within the forest.

Usually a solitary animal, but may be seen grazing from late afternoon to dawn in grassy areas in groups. The Red--necked Wallaby eats mainly grasses and herbs, and likes areas that are partially cleared with surrounding patches of sheltered forest.