January 11, 2017January 8, 2017Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Lizards

The Eastern Crevice Skink

I have to admit that when it comes to species identification my interests lay more on the side of Flora […]

January 9, 2017January 8, 2017Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat

What every Mother of an 11yr old wants to hear on holidays!

I was delighted to hear this comment from my son at Booyong recently. We are quite strict about technology time […]

December 30, 2016November 5, 2017Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Gardening - Natives

Grevillea – Scarlet Sprite

This Grevillea rosmarinifolia ‘Scarlet Sprite’ belongs to the Proteaceae family and has become quickly established in one of our cabin […]

December 29, 2016December 29, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Native Shrub

Narrow-leaf Geebung

On the edge of the forest at Booyong you will find the Narrow-leaf Geebung, scientific name Persoonia linearis and belonging […]

December 22, 2016December 22, 2016Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Places of Interest

Port Macquarie Foreshore Markets

 The Port Macquarie Foreshore Markets are one of our favourite markets in the region and are held on the second […]

December 19, 2016December 18, 2016Conservation, Rainforest Flora

Happy Wanderer

The Happy Wanderer, what a lovely name! This lovely delicate climbing purple pea flower can be found throughout the conservation […]

December 13, 2016December 13, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Trees

Yellow Bloodwood Tree

I have been busy completing a life story for a client and applying for a new position at work recently, hopefully […]

November 28, 2016November 26, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Gardening - Natives, Rainforest Flora, Trees, Vulnerable Species

Grevillea Hilliana

We are very fortunate to have two Grevillea Hilliana trees at Booyong. They been listed as an Endangered Species by […]

November 21, 2016May 9, 2021Aquatic Plants, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Frogs, Rainforest Flora

Cape Water Lily

The Cape Water Lily is native to South Africa and we are always delighted when the sun shines and they […]

November 18, 2016February 6, 2021Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Gardening - Natives, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Native Frangipani

In spring, outside the cabin windows you’ll find a Native Frangipani which has cream and yellow flowers and a lovely […]