(Google Earth – 26 deg 16’32.09″ S and 152 deg 47’33.27″ E.)

This unique secluded 15.72 hectare property 20k SE of Gympie & 52k from Noosa, is registered with the Land for Wildlife program and has a Nature Refuge perpetual conservation agreement with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) attached to the land title.

The EPA considers that this property contains vegetation and animal life of a high conservation value. The property also links the Woondum Forest Reserve (expected to be declared a National Park in 2009) with three adjoining properties also being managed for conservation purposes. Potential buyers are urged to consult with the local EPA office for advice on the conservation values of the land. EPA Conservation status includes areas not of concern (12.12.15); of concern (12.12.2a & 12.12.4); and endangered (12.3.1).

An extensive flora survey of the property is available and the area has been mapped as an essential habitat for the koala. Vegetation generally consists of areas of wet sclerophyll forest in the gullies and creek and drier sclerophyll forest on the slopes.
Access to the property is via a 470m easement following the boundary with the Forest Reserve as it travels through the adjoining block. This beautiful drive passes through rainforest and across the seasonal granite creek on the property (Sandy Creek).

The solar powered house has extensive verandas on three sides face N, E, S/W; a gas stove; and a combustion wood heater in the lounge dining area. Adjacent is a single separate carport; a small shed which houses the generator and tools; and both metal and concrete water tanks. There is large 2 bay colourbond shed (13.8m x 7.5m) with verandas both ends, and a water tank at the lower end of the clearing.

The external walls of the house are oiled hardwood weatherboard with a mix of natural hardwood and gyproc walls inside. Ceilings and floors are natural timber with slate floors in the kitchen and laundry; and beautiful timber bench tops in the kitchen with silky oak doors and windows. The roof is galvanised iron.

The gravity fed irrigated orchard (80 + trees) has a variety of citrus, and most tropical and subtropical trees suited to the area. There is a pump at the waterhole in the creek to feed the orchard and house tank if required (45,000 litres water tanks). There are herb gardens at the house and an enclosed garden area close by containing: raised garden beds for vegetable growing; chicken runs; a shade house; a covered potting area; and a small wooden shed for garden tools.

Additional documents available:
Flora survey of the property;
Wongai (Carpet Snake in the Gubbi Gubbi language) Nature Refuge Agreement;
Easement document;
Survey plans;
Orchard plan identifying the fruit trees;
Plans of the house gardens, which identify all native plantings.