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Nyalar Mirunganah Nature Refuge

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· North Branch, Queensland

470 acres hosted by Brenda And David P.

13 RV/tent sites · 2 tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Brenda and David is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

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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523 ratings · 260 reviews

Jamie Lee B.recommends

October 20, 2024

Site 3 - Creek Flat

Brenda and David are so kind 10/10

Absolutely beautiful place! Brenda and David are so lovely and kind. We will definitely be back for another stay!

Daniel A.recommends

October 20, 2024

Site 2 - The Waterhole

Beautiful site, need proper ground clearance to get in. Will be back again and again!!

Danielle G.recommends

October 13, 2024

Site 1 - Creek Flat

Awesome property, spacious between campers, relaxing creek, great ecology tour with David, plenty of walking tracks around the property.

Gene C.recommends

October 12, 2024

Dianella Ridge

Mind-blowing Night Sky

Absolutely will be back again and definitely be bringing friends. The night sky view is breathtaking, beautiful waterhole, great location up on the Ridge away from everyone. Only regret was that I wish we stayed longer. Looking forward to the next visit.

Lainie J.recommends

October 8, 2024

Site 2 - The Waterhole

A little piece of camping paradise

This was the most beautiful camp site and David and Brenda were the perfect hosts. There was even a compost toilet to use that was clean and serviced daily by David. The swimming hole was so beautiful with fresh water running through it and the cat fish to sit and watch play. We will most definitely be back.

Chris R.recommends

October 8, 2024

Paper Daisy Peak

Natural Retreat Bettongs & Birds

A beautiful natural 450 acres that has been preserved for nature and future generations. Great bush camping. Incredible stars! David was an awesome host who greeted us and made sure that we found our site and were comfortable. The creek had incredible swim holes and the bush was amazing and alive. Rufous Bettongs, wallabies and many species of unusual birds (70 species) were very special. Unfortunately some people let their dogs off lead which is extremely selfish. Please follow guidelines and take care of the special place that David and Brenda have saved.

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