Yabbies
We learnt something new thanks to Bruce and the guys from St Stephens Thirlmere. There are yabbies in the dam where the kangaroos feed, and lots of them (including some nice sized ones). New camp activity?



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Posted by Chris on 27 May, 2008

 
 

New Veranda
We’ve recently completed the verandah and green room renovations. A new
wrap around verandah overlooking the pool area and valley is proving to be a favourite morning quiet time or group hangout spot.



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Posted by Chris on 5 February, 2008

 
 

Emu's
We have seen wild emus in the forest across the road recently and the local Wires guy said there are a number of koala’s moving back in the area. More pics when we spot first ones back on
the camp.



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Posted by Chris on 3 January, 2008

 

New Pool and Spa
The new pool and spa are operational with just a few finishing touches left to do. It’s proving very popular, even on the cold winter days and nights. On a recent winter youth camp, it was a really clear, still night with an amazing night sky and the leaders were hanging out in the spa until the early hours. It was 2 degrees outside and 40 degrees in the water so they were in the warmest place on camp. Great memories!”


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Posted by Chris on 18 September, 2007

 
  Lots of Rain
As you can see from this picture, the
main dam is full and running under the bridge out the overflow. This is a first in the past 10+ years so we are very
thankful for all the rain. Should make for great water activities in the spring and summer as the weather warms up.



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Posted by Chris on 1 July, 2007

 
  Teen breaks leg killing spider
A 19-year-old youth-camp leader has broken his leg in two places after kicking ''one of the largest'' huntsman spiders he had ever seen.

The teen saw the spider on a wall this morning while at the Attunga Country Campsite in the NSW Southern Highlands...

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Posted by Chris on 12 January, 2006

 

 

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