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| The catch-phrase these days is ecotourism. Nerringillah educates students about ecology and the environment during school terms but those ideals do not take a breather during vacations. | ||||||||
| Nerringillah is available for groups and families during school vacations and weekends for those looking for something different. Be a biologist for a day (or two) as you survey the stream for macro-invertebrates, collect and sample bush foods or go spotlighting for nocturnal creatures in the rainforest or just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. | ||||||||
| Nerringillah Ecology Centre has been established to allow people to appreciate the surrounding natural beauty of the south coast. | ||||||||
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| One of the many beauties of staying at Nerringillah is that your group will be the only one staying, so you don't have to worry about other campers disturbing you or vice versa. | ||||||||
| Being buried within the Greater Conjola National Park and near to the Cudmirrah Nature Reserve, wildlife is abundant. It is requested that you do not feed the wildlife at any time. | ||||||||
| As the centre is so isolated,
power is provided free from the sun. You will experience how green
energy can be employed. With a 6-volt power source there are no power
points so this allows you to forget about the outside rat race with no
T.V., hairdryers, etc. Mobile phones even have trouble in this valley
so the only phone avaliable is in the manager's residence in the case of
an emergency.
People who visit Nerringillah find it a true escape, where they can relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. |
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| Possible
activities
* There is a large flat grassed area suitable for games; cricket, soccer, etc. * A volleyball net is avaliable for use. * B.Y.O. bikes and the surrounds are yours, both inside the centre and kilometres of surrounding forest roads. * Use the centre as a base for outings to local attractions such as Lake Conjola, Budawang and Morton National Parks (Pigeon House Mountain, The Castle and Monolith Valley) and historic Milton. * Walks along forest roads or saunters along the creek. * Small campfires are possible outside high fire danger periods. Check with Barbara. * Guided activities. Discuss your requirements with Barbara. * Bird watching. * Picnics in grassy glades near the creek. * Beach nearby. You can choose from surf beaches or more sheltered ones for the kids. There is also a lagoon, which may be more suited to young children. You will find the beach 3.5km away via unsealed roads (preferably with a 4WD) or via Bendalong Rd. or ... * Just kick back, read a book and enjoy a hot or cold drink while knowing the kids are safe because you're the only group in the area. |
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| Accommodation
options
Option 1. Rapanea
Cottage (fully self-contained) for small groups or a family.
For more information about the Cottage, click here. |
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| Option 2. The Ecology
Centre for families and other groups.
Costs for this option are under review. Please ask when you make an
Public visitors may click on this link to complete a family booking enquiry message - a quick and easy way to pass on your questions and requirements. School teachers and other educators
should use the student
group enquiry message.
Weekends can include Friday night at the same price ( 2 days ).
These visitors have the following options/facilities available. |
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| All buildings have solar lighting. |
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