Rainforest Flora

Bushfires – Booyong Closed until further notice

Posted November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 Booyong ConservationPosted in Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Fauna, Rainforest Flora

After a harrowing week, we have decided that it would be best to not take new bookings at Booyong over […]

Congratulations to our friend Liz – Landcarer of the year!

Posted August 22, 2019August 18, 2019 Booyong ConservationPosted in Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Rainforest Flora

We are super proud of the Greater Sydney Landcare – Landcarer of the year Liz Charlton who won her award […]

Elkhorn

Posted May 7, 2019April 21, 2019 Booyong ConservationPosted in Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Ferns, Rainforest Flora

Within the rainforest at Booyong, we are blessed with the most magnificent Elkhorns. Platycerium bifurcatum, the Elkhorn fern, occurs naturally […]

Stinging Nettle

Posted May 5, 2019May 12, 2019 Booyong ConservationPosted in Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Rainforest Flora

We discovered the stinging nettle at Booyong on a wet day, walking along the bush tracks of the old kiwi […]

Azure Kingfisher

Posted April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 Booyong ConservationPosted in Accomodation, Birds, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Rainforest Flora

Walking recently through the secret Billabong surrounded by shades of green, something of colour caught my eye. It was a […]

Nodding Greenhood Orchids

Posted July 31, 2018July 30, 2018 Booyong ConservationPosted in Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Orchids, Rainforest Flora

When we first purchased Booyong Dave and Beryl asked if we’d seen the Nodding Greenhood Orchids. My curiosity was triggered, […]

Pittosporum Revolutum

Posted June 19, 2018June 18, 2018 Booyong ConservationPosted in Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Native Shrub, Rainforest Flora

Walking through the track of the rainforest in May I came across the most striking and colourful fruits. They are […]

The Secret Billabong

Posted May 25, 2018May 25, 2018 Booyong ConservationPosted in Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Rainforest Flora

In preparation for this years Farm gate tour Bob has been busy placing copper logs in the slippering slopes of […]

The creeks are flowing at Booyong!

Posted March 28, 2018March 25, 2018 Booyong ConservationPosted in Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Rainforest Flora

We’re very happy to welcome the rain at Booyong with a total rainfall of 101mm recently. Falling rain makes us […]

Tallowwood Tree

Posted March 8, 2018March 4, 2018 Booyong ConservationLeave a commentPosted in Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Rainforest Flora, Trees

The Tallowood trees are currently flowering at Booyong and they are lovely! The Tallowwood tree (Eucalyptus Microcorys) is a primary […]