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Saturday 22 January 2022 - Bungawalbin Nature Reserve

 After the very wet few days earlier in the month at Cutters Camp, we were looking for another Short Break and hopefully some dry weather to take Nate camping before the end of the holidays.  Unfortunately, all the National Parks are booked out so we decided to try a Hip Camp spot at Bungawalbin (inland from Woodburn and south of Coraki).

The "so-called" nature reserve is on private property with lots of water around (including one large dam).  We had intended to park near the creek and do some kayaking but that area is much too wet for camping at the moment and we ended up on a dry, level, grassy (a bit long) open spot up near the house.  The house used to be where the owner used to live but he now lives in Lismore and it is rented out to a pleasant lady and her daughter.  Lots of chooks in the pen not far away, resulting in a donation of 3 eggs for our breakfast.


I say "so-called" nature reserve as there is no sign that it has been developed as a nature reserve. Not even a sign.   Certainly, the large dam near our campsite and house is a haven for ducks, with a lot of wood duck plus a pair of plumed whistling ducks (which was exciting) - also a pair of non-natives which were probably Campbells.  The site is also fairly popular for kangaroos which visited evenings and mornings.
    

There was plenty of wood for a campfire which was nice.

A game after dinner - Mexican Train dominoes.


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