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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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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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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Shy spotted-tailed quoll in nearby Mt Royal National Park
Recent winter guests to Callicoma Hill Eco-cabin include wildlife biologists researching threatened species living in our backyard - in Mt Royal National Park. Spotted-tailed Quoll surveys are providing insights on these...
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The challenges of summer in the new decade
The start to this year, and the new decade has been starkly different from previous years. Heat, crunchy dryness and a bushfire close by have dominated our summer holiday so...
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Thinking about an autumn getaway in the forest?
Autumn is our favourite time of year at Callicoma Hill Eco-cabins, in the northern mountains of the Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia. After a long hot summer, the days become milder...
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Ludwig Leichhardt at Mount Royal
Famous explorer Ludwig Leichhardt climbed Mount Royal, in the Hunter Valley of NSW, Australia, exactly 176 years ago. He explored the plants, animals and landscapes of the area. Today you...
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