An ideal Autumn for fungi in the forest
Fungi are an often invisible yet essential part of forests. These amazing organisms decompose wood and make nutrients available to plants and animals. Our forests are reliant upon them.Autumn 2024...
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Callicoma Hill News
Peace and quiet does exist!
Taking time out to relax and slow down can be difficult.Misty mornings, humming insects, and the soft sounds of breezy leaves have marked this year’s start to summer on our...
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Fascinating fungi facts
Have you ever looked closely at a mushroom? And do you know that forests need fungi to grow, and that fungi are essential for cycling nutrients in nature?Autumn at Callicoma...
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An ochre moon and foggy spring morning
A dark, clear sky at Callicoma Hill was perfect for seeing the eclipse of the moon – the last until 2025. Framed by silhouetted trees, with no lights or sounds...
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A white finish to a cold winter
This month we saw snow at Callicoma Hill in the northern mountains of the Hunter Valley, NSW! It was the first fall for about 25 years. Around 50 mm of...
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Long walks & long sleeps
Cool days and long, chilly winter nights have arrived. The weather is ideal for an energetic walk in mountain forests, followed by quiet, restful evenings by the fire and long...
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Use your Stay NSW or Parents NSW vouchers to visit Callicoma Hill
Here we explain how to use your Stay NSW or Parents NSW vouchers to stay in our 3 bedroom Callicoma Hill eco-cabin or our 10 bed Mt Royal Bunkhouse ,...
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Front paddock camping with a view!
Do you dream of having your own camping or campervan site, on the side of a mountain, surrounded by forest, with an 80km sunset view??!We are happy to offer our...
Read MoreWinner of our Inspo by Nature music competition
We are pleased to announce the winner of our recent ‘Inspo x nature’ music competition. This COVID lockdown competition invited NSW musicians to compose and record an original, short piece...
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Mount Royal bushwalks and spring rains
During Spring 2021, Callicoma Hill, on the northern mountains of the Hunter Valley, has experienced one of the most wonderful seasons in memory, with regular rain, cool days and lush...
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