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Nyalar Mirunganah Nature Refuge

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· North Branch, Queensland

470 acres hosted by Brenda And David P.

15 Vehicle/Tent sites · 4 tent sites

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Brenda and David is a Star Host

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**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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504 Ratings · 246 reviews

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.

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.

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.

Chris W.recommends

July 7, 2024

Site 2 - The Waterhole

A great spot. Beautiful waterhole - we even went for a swim in mid winter- very exhilarating! Great to be able to explore the property on well maintained tracks. Wonderful for bird watchers and nature lovers or just to relax with good friends and family around the campfire. Thanks to David and Brenda for a memorable weekend. Hope to come back soon.

Evan F.recommends

July 5, 2024

Bunya Creek Flat

A quiet and rustic countryside retreat. Dave was very accommodating and took the time to explain the property and its surrounds. Must do the walk around the property, about 2 hrs exercise through picturesque landscape. Will definitely be back!

Mariel H.recommends

June 28, 2024

Site 1 - Dairy paddock

I had a wonderful and peaceful time at Brenda and David’s. It’s a beautiful property with lots of space and their friendly dog was a huge plus. I would definitely go back.

Location

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

Hosted by Brenda And David P.

Joined in October 2018

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