Watagan Rainforest Retreat

31/03/2025

We've added a nice little deck outside the ensuite.... ready to hang some plants

29/03/2025

Our property is on the market 🍃🦘

Tucked away in its own pristine rainforest, this extraordinary 40-acre property is a rare and breathtaking sanctuary. A true labour of love, the bespoke home was meticulously handcrafted by the owner and skilled local artisans, using locally sourced timber to harmonise seamlessly with its stunning n...

25/03/2025

https://www.ellejayne.com.au/sale/nsw/lake-macquarie-west/martinsville/residential/acreagesemirural/8292120

Tucked away in its own pristine rainforest, this extraordinary 40-acre property is a rare and breathtaking sanctuary. A true labour of love, the bespoke home was meticulously handcrafted by the owner and skilled local artisans, using locally sourced timber to harmonise seamlessly with its stunning n...

23/03/2025

🌿The Importance of Tree Hollows and Dead Trees for Australian Wildlife

In Australia, tree hollows and dead trees are vital for countless wildlife species, providing essential shelter, nesting sites, and protection. It takes at least 100 years for a tree to form natural hollows, yet land clearing and urban development are rapidly reducing these critical habitats.

Many species, including kookaburras, owls, possums, gliders, and bats, rely on hollows to raise their young and stay safe from predators. Even fallen logs and standing dead trees play a key role in maintaining biodiversity, offering refuge for insects, reptiles, and fungi that support entire ecosystems.

Protecting old trees, leaving dead trees where safe, and installing artificial nest boxes can help support wildlife struggling to find shelter. Every hollow saved is a home preserved!

25/02/2025

We are excited to be putting our 40 acre property on the market in March 2025 with Tyson Nicholson from Ellejayne Realty

All enquiries and expressions of interest, please contact;
https://www.realestate.com.au/agency/ellejayne-realty-morisset-GCVSXR

I will post a link when the marketing campaign has been prepared

Stay tuned 🍃🦘

https://www.realestate.com.au/agent/tyson-nicholson-3399136?campaignType=internal&campaignChannel=in_product&campaignSource=rea&campaignName=sell_enq&campaignPlacement=agent_card&campaignKeyword=agency_marketplace&sourcePage=agency_profile&sourceElement=agent_card

04/01/2025

Maybe they could change the name to 'Australians Unite in Love and Peace Day' 🇦🇺❤️

30/12/2024

WILDLIFE AND FIREWORKS 🎆

Fireworks and other loud noises not only scare pets, but also our wildlife. With celebrations across the state, many animals will be spooked by the loud noises, especially the fireworks. They may seek shelter in unusual spots or may flee onto roads to try to get away from the loud noises.

As you prepare to celebrate the new year, please keep wildlife in mind. Please take extra care on the roads and should you find animals needing assistance in the days following, please call a local wildlife rescue organisation.

Wildlife Rescuers would like to wish you all a safe and happy new year.

14/12/2024

Total knee replacement

10/12/2024

This is a huge concern for Australia
We must all be vigilant 🐜

The fight is on to stop the red imported fire ant – one of Australia’s smallest but most aggressive invasive species.

28/11/2024

By staying vigilant and taking action, we can make a difference in safeguarding our native wildlife during these challenging conditions.

If you come across any of these scenarios, please contact your local wildlife rescue service immediately.

Here are common situations where wildlife may require urgent assistance:

If you hit an animal while driving.

If your pet has interacted with wildlife, even if there are no visible injuries.

A koala seen hunched on the ground or drinking water.

Nocturnal animals, such as possums or owls, active during daylight hours.

A kangaroo lying injured on the roadside but still alive.

Any animals spotted on major highways or freeways.

Birds that are unable to fly.

Deceased animals, including koalas, echidnas, kangaroos, or possums, as they may have live young in their pouches.

23/11/2024

03/11/2024

Our Blueberry Ash trees have started flowering.
The flowers are so beautiful and delicate, also known as 'fairy dresses'.
The dainty flowers are followed by blue berries which are extremely attractive to the saint bower bird, Wonga Pigeons, Crimson Rosellas, Figbirds, White Headed Pigeons and Olive-backed Orioles all eat the seeds of the berries.

28/10/2024

Looking forward to the documentary 🐢🐢🐢

28/10/2024

As we bid farewell to the 3G mobile network which launched in 2003, here’s a look back at things that were part of Newcastle back then, but have since disappeared. https://newy.com.au/2024/10/24/less-than-4-days-unitl-3g-shutdown-in-the-hunter-region/