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Nyalar Mirunganah Nature Refuge

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· North Branch, Queensland
470 acres hosted by Brenda And David P.
13 Vehicle/Tent sites · 2 tent sites
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Family-friendly
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at some sites.
**Our camping sites vary in size and proximity to others. If you want to come with a group with several vehicles etc, please send a message rather than book separate sites. We will help find a site which suits your needs. We now have several secluded bush camp sites as alternatives to our more 'civilised' sites. They have no facilities apart from the site so you must be entirely self-sufficient. But all are single sites well away from others. We invite you to come and share our property, soak up the tranquility of our quiet valley and enjoy feeling at home in nature. And your dog is welcome too (under control please because we value our wildlife, and no more than 2 dogs per couple or family group)! The land is nearly 200 Ha in the western foothills of the Dividing Range, with the usually-flowing North Branch Creek being a green haven supporting lots of wildlife. It also includes the secluded back valley of Hann Creek to which you can walk, cycle or ride, with many tracks of lengths up to 3 km. The land is mostly open forest land with some cleared areas from its dairy-farming history, and many gullies with thicker vegetation. The property is mostly now dedicated to nature conservation and the recovery of its more natural state. It is a Nature Refuge under Qld legislation with special emphasis on recognising that the land is Githabul country, honouring local Githabul people now, sharing it with them and others, plus preserving species of plants and animals with known relevance to their former lifestyles. The name Nyalar Mirungan-ah means 'Old Women's Tears' in Githabul, and recognises that they cry because the land was taken from them and because it has not been looked after well by European people. We are now trying to care for it well, and to allow the original ecosystems to return, by lighter grazing, soil recovery and using traditional Aboriginal burning knowledge. And we welcome dogs as long as they don't disturb our wildlife. Shandy, our own dog, is very welcoming to guests and might drop in to your camp for a visit.
Activities
Biking
Hiking
Horseback riding
Swimming
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Mountainous
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508 Ratings · 249 reviews
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Julia M.recommends
September 23, 2024
Bunya Creek Flat
A wonderful natural environment
Bunya flats is beautiful. David and Brenda have done a wonderful job regenerating the land to display plants that are endemic to the area and trees are labeled to provide education about how indigenous Australians used these plants. The camp grounds are flat and well maintained and the drop toilets are clean.
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Samantha K.recommends
September 18, 2024
Bunya Creek Flat
Beautiful quiet camping spot.
Beautiful quiet spot, perfect for the total get away. No mobile phone service, no distractions. Clean and maintained sites. Toilets onsite, though can be a bit of a walk for some sites. We took our own toilet so it was not an issue for us. Owners are lovely. Always accommodating with any help that you need. We had a lovely spot by the creek, Bunya trees (always good for fire starters). Wallaby's always visiting the property. I would definitely recommend this camping property for anyone who wants a proper get away from the Hussle of our everyday life.
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Nicole L.recommends
September 8, 2024
Site 1 - The Waterhole
Beautiful and peaceful
What a beautifully peaceful spot. The Rockpool was stunning but a tad cold for swimming in September. Dave was an awesome host and the firewood we purchased from him was good quality. Toilet was clean and didn’t smell even though it was a long drop. Dog friendly with plenty of places to explore
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David R.recommends
July 29, 2024
Site 1 - The Waterhole
Fantastic Camping Spot
Such a good camping spot. You can hear the trickling stream from the site and it's only a 30 second walk to the waterhole. Lots of property to explore. If you want to get off grid and away from the masses this is the place for you.
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Brenno C.recommends
July 9, 2024
Site 1 - The Waterhole
So many wallabies!
This is a beautiful place to stay. David met us upon arrival and escorted us to our site. He obviously puts a lot of work into the campsites because they’re well looked after and the composting toilet is clean and well ventilated. David gave us a map of the property and its walking tracks so that we could explore. My son took a bicycle with him and had fun riding around. We have a 2WD SUV and had no trouble getting to the Borehole 1 site although it was slippery from the rain. I wouldn’t recommend anything lower than an SUV and if it’s wet, I recommend you don’t find a campsite over the creek. We’ll definitely be back. What a gorgeous property. Wow.
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Monique R.recommends
July 8, 2024
Site 1 - The Waterhole
This is our second visit to this lovely spot. So quiet , lovely water hole . Lovely walks around the property.
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North Branch, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Bundjalung First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Brenda And David P.

Joined in October 2018
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