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

Pittosporum Revolutum

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

May 25, 2018May 25, 2018Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Rainforest Flora

The Secret Billabong

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

March 28, 2018March 25, 2018Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Rainforest Flora

The creeks are flowing at Booyong!

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

March 8, 2018March 4, 2018Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Tallowwood Tree

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

March 1, 2018April 5, 2019Cabin Garden, Conservation, Rainforest Flora

Bunya Nut Tree – Prolific this year!

When we first met the original owners of Booyong we were advised to beware of the Bunya nut tree – […]

February 20, 2018February 10, 2018Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Gardening - Natives, Orchard, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Macadamia nut trees

Macadamias are loved by everyone, and for good reason; they taste amazing, are full of good fats and antioxidants, lower […]

February 13, 2018February 10, 2018Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Rainforest Flora, Trees

A new bushwalking track open at Booyong – “The Meadow”

  The Meadow Walk Our most recent addition to the bushwalking tracks at Booyong is “The Meadow Walk” aptly named […]

January 23, 2018January 14, 2018Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Python Tree

The Gossia bidwillii (Scrub Python tree or Ironwood) has to be one of my favourites. When it rains the colour […]

September 4, 2017September 3, 2017Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Shatterwood Tree

As you descend the Hilltop track you will encounter the Shatterwood Tree (Backhousia sciadophora) recognizable by its large buttressed trunk […]

June 28, 2017June 25, 2017Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Fungi, Rainforest Flora

Coral Fungi

The other fungi we have recently discovered in the rainforest is a salmon pink coral like fungi. We believe this […]