About Land For Wildlife
A blissful blend of ecosystems
Wandha forms part of a nature corridor that connects Wallingat National Park in the north-west with Myall Lakes National Park in the south-east.
Our land is located in the Wallingat River sub catchment of the Wallis Lake catchment that drains an area of some 144,000 hectares ranging from ridges and valleys to the coastal plains and estuaries. We’re fortunate to have diverse vegetation and habitats throughout the property that range from open woodland to freshwater wetland to the tall eucalypts in the dry schlerophyll forest on the ridge.
Land For Wildlife Projects
Local species we’re wild about
Birds
The diversity of habitat on the property and the close proximity to the beach and bush creates a rich bird life at the property. We’re enhancing the habitat for birds by replacing exotic garden plants with indigenous and planting more mid-storey for the smaller birds. Use our binoculars (or BYO) and our bird guide books to see what you can identify. Make sure you note it down and let us know what you find.
Gliders & Possums
The engangered Greater Glider and vulnerable Yellow-bellied Glider as well as Squirrel, Sugar and Feathertail Gliders have been known in the local area. We have nesting boxes around the property for Squirrel Gliders, Sugar Gliders & Feathertail Gliders as well as Brushtail & Ringtail Possums. We also plan to install artificial hollows in our taller habitats for Greater Gliders & Yellow Bellied Gliders.
Koalas
Through sound recorders and finding scat we know that koalas frequent the property. With the support of Mid Coast Council Once a widely populated species in the region, bushfires, disease, vehicle strikes, habitat fragmentation and dog attacks have threatened koalas. Several species of koala food trees including Tallowood, Swamp Mahogany, Forest Red Gum have been identified in our bushland.
Swamp Wallabies
Although this wallaby is fairly common, this is their home. You’ll see them grazing around the property in the morning and afternoon. We’re enhancing their habitat by removing weeds and managing fire risks in our bushland. We don’t have fences in the bushland so they have the freedom to move across the landscape.
Frogs
We have two dams that we’re enhancing as frog habitats. We’ve identified a number of frog species on the property and continue to monitor and record their existence. We encourage guests to become citizen scientists and record frog calls around the property using the Australian Museum’s FrogID app. Can you catch the call of the elusive Green & Golden Bell Frog? Or the Wallum Froglet?
Brush-tailed Phascogales
The Brush-tailed Phascogale is tree-dwelling marsupial carnivore that prefers a dry schlerophyll habitat. Its listed as Vulnerable and is mainly found east of the Great Dividing Range. It has a characteristic, black, bushy ‘bottlebrush’ tail, with hairs up to 4 cm long.
The Guest Book
VerifiedWe had the best time. Beautiful house and location is perfect if you want the bush feel and still be close to spectacular beaches. Gabrielle madethe baby cot and high chair available for our little man which was a great help.Amazing surprise to wake up with kangaroos in the back yard welcoming you to Bungwahl.
Liezel28 October 2023VerifiedPeaceful, tranquil and relaxed stay…so much space to enjoy the gardens and property. Perfect getaway for all the family.Sally7 October 2023VerifiedIncredible - tranquil and peaceful. My puppy loved it tooLuisa3 September 2023VerifiedWarialda is a characterful spacious and well presented cottage in a very private and serene bush setting. Wake up to the sound of birds and end the day with a wine by the fire pit. Dog friendly , safe and fun for our corgi. Also great grassy surrounds for children to explore , with swings and ball kicking spaces . Close to beautiful beaches and great coffee spots. Perfect accommodation for a family and couples . Good Wi-Fi connection . We would like to return to Warialda for another restful getaway.Linda28 August 2023VerifiedBeautiful house in a beautiful location. Gabrielle was super helpful. We were so, so comfortable here and definitely didn’t want to leave after a two night stay!Keavy20 August 2023VerifiedBeautiful house and location!Kathryn16 August 2023VerifiedWe had a lovely stay. Such a tranquil location and a very sweet house.Geza3 August 2023VerifiedMy wife and I were joined by our friends for a beautiful and tranquil weekend away from the hustle and bustle of normal life.The property was stunning and provided everything you could ever need to enjoy a laid back stay. Beds were very comfy and living area and balcony provided get social spots to hang out. Fire pit and garden was enjoyed by all but please be away due to the location of the property, the garden may get boggy at times so gum boots are a must if you’d like to fully enjoy a walk around the property. We would highly recommend staying here. Short drives to beaches and lakes make the days even more enjoyable.Thanks for having us. 10/10Theo30 July 2023VerifiedWarialda was even more beautiful than the photos and it was the perfect quiet get away. Beautiful area and property, well stocked with everything you need and Gabrielle was friendly and replied quickly.Michelle15 July 2023VerifiedWe had a wonderfully relaxing week at Gabrielle’s beautiful property! The place is very well set up and we enjoyed the space, indoor (&outdoor) fire place, and the very well set up kitchen (fantastic coffee machine and great amount of kitchen utensils). The property is amazing and it was lovely to be able to wander around each day, collect firewood, pick fruits off the trees and enjoy the surroundings. Most importantly, our dog (Pumba) had the best time!Jono8 July 2023
