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Address: Wolgan Road 2790 Wolgan Valley, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Have you noticed Wolgan Valleys namesake in flower at the moment? Flowering from October to November, the Wolga Vine (Clematis aristata) was one of the first native species to regenerate after the bushfires. And just like the Australian Indigo (Indigofera australis) and False Sarsaparilla (Hardenbergia violacea) which also regenerated rather quickly, they are a great attractant for pollinators such as native insects and birds.

23.01.2022 Among all the craziness with Coronavirus, its easy to forget that much of our industry is still recovering from what came before the virus: the bushfires - and... before that, droughts, cyclones and other weather-related emergency events. Our tourism operators do not have it easy - but they are RESILIENT! We will keep highlighting this through our "Beauty from Ashes" campaign, and you can bet your bottom dollar that here at Ecotourism Australia, our focus will continue to be on highlighting the good, being a source of encouragement and lifting up our members as we all face the mammoths that are confronting us together. See more

23.01.2022 WILDLIFE RECOVERY WORKSHOP at the Glen Davis Hall, Capertee Valley on this Sunday 19th January 2020.

23.01.2022 Its National Bird Week and we're celebrating the Aussie Backyard Bird Count. Each day we’ve been posting an image of some of the amazing bird species that we have in our area. Today's feature is truly an Australian icon - the Magpie. This distinctive black and white bird has quite a reputation for being ultra protective over its brood during breeding season but it’s their incredible intelligence and melodic morning call that makes us a huge fan. Did you know that magpies rec...ognise faces? They can remember a persons face for many years, recalling if someone has been good or bad. Yep you heard right, if you have been bad toward a magpie they will hold a grudge against you for many years! But if you have been nice, it can be one of the most rewarding and beautiful friendships you could ever ask for. Remember the #AussieBirdCount is on all week from the 19th to the 25th October 2020. To start counting download the free app or head to the website www.aussiebirdcount.org.au. Better still, If you’re after a more guided birdwatching experience why not join us on our guided birdwatching tours every Saturday. Head to our website by following the link in our bio to learn more.

23.01.2022 The recovery of Australias bushfire-affected tourism regions is being given a boost, thanks to a new partnership between Ecotourism Australia and the World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia (WWF-Australia). The partnership is set to help six new Eco-certified bushfire affected destinations and communities reduce their vulnerability to future disasters and revitalise local economies through nature based tourism. Fingers crossed that we see this program rolled out across the Lithgow region in the not too distant future.

22.01.2022 Its National Bird Week and we're celebrating the Aussie Backyard Bird Count. Today's feature is an absolute pocket rocket - it’s the Eastern Spinebill. Easily recognisable by their long, slender curved bill and stunning rufous, dark grey and white plumage, the Eastern Spinebill is a common inhabitant of open Eucalypts forests and suburban gardens.... They use their long slender curved bill to probe deep into flowers to feed on the sweet nectar within. Fuelled by this energy rich sugar hit, they are often seen actively darting about on fluttering wings, chasing after flying insects. Remember the #AussieBirdCount is on all week from the 19th to the 25th October 2020. To start counting download the free app or head to the website www.aussiebirdcount.org.au. Better still, If you’re after a more guided birdwatching experience why not join us on our guided birdwatching tours every Saturday. Head to our website by following the link in our bio to learn more.

21.01.2022 At Wolgan Valley Eco Tours, we take our commitment to the environment seriously. This is why we continue to partner with Greenfleet to offset our carbon emissions through their native reforestation program. Greenfleet is Australias most respected source of biodiverse carbon offsets. As a non-profit organisation, Greenfleet is dedicated to connecting people with real climate action. Since 1997, Greenfleet has planted more than 9.4 million native trees across 500 biodiverse fo...rests in Australia and New Zealand to offset carbon emissions. As they grow, these native forests capture carbon pollution from the atmosphere, provide vital habitat to native wildlife, conserve biodiversity and generate resilience to climate change in the landscape. Visit www.greenfleet.org.au to learn more.

21.01.2022 Capertee Valley Regent Honeyeater Project - Planting update from Birdlife Southern NSW It was unfortunate that our May tree planting had to be cancelled, partic...ularly as planting conditions in the valley had improved dramatically, following significant rains in March and April. Fortunately, however, the trees that were ordered for May have been put to good use in the valley, thanks to Central Tablelands Local Lands Services. Central Tablelands purchased the trees and, with the assistance of Capertee Valley Landcare, have provided up to 100 plants to around 30 individual landowners in the valley to plant on their own properties (including some where we have previously planted). In addition, a contractor was engaged to plant approximately 500 plants to replace drought induced losses on the property on Glen Davis road ("Rivendell") where we planted in August 2018 and May 2019. Now that Covid-19 restrictions have been eased we are considering whether we can proceed with the planting scheduled for the weekend of 15-16 August. If the planting does proceed, it will be on the same property as last August , i.e. "Junjira", on the Glen Alice - Rylstone Road. It will be necessary to comply with Covid -19 safety requirements, including maintaining social distancing and practicing good hygiene. It is unlikely that we will be able to have the usual Saturday dinner. There are many issues to consider in deciding whether the planting can go ahead. An important one is whether we will be able to get enough volunteers. If you are interested in attending, please contact Wendy Fox at the Birdlife Sydney office ( [email protected]. ). Your response would be appreciated as it will help us greatly in deciding whether the planting can go ahead. Once a decision has been made, we will provide further details and mail out registration forms. Iain Wendy Fox Office Manager BirdLife Southern NSW Newington Armory, Building 133, 1 Jamieson Street, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 T 02 9647 1033 [email protected] | birdlife.org.au ABN 75 149 124 774 BirdLife Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we live and work, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise and are grateful for the immense contribution of Indigenous people to the knowledge and conservation of Australias birds. Capertee Valley Regent Honeyeater Project - Planting update

20.01.2022 We are very excited to announce that we are officially back up and bushwalking. From bushfires to a global pandemic, the last eleven months have been some of the most testing times for many of us particularly here in the Lithgow region. The devastation of the Gospers Mountain Fire will undoubtedly be felt for many years to come. Whilst the mental scars remain hidden, the physical scars present in the surrounding landscape are a constant reminder of what unfolded during that p...eriod in late 2019. Coupled with that, COVID-19 which in itself has brought about a completely new set of challenges that to be honest we had never imagined possible. But hey, we’re not going to let a natural disaster or a global pandemic keep us down. The last eleven months have allowed us to stop and take stock, to reimagine our business and to forge new and stronger relationships with the many inspiring small business owners from our region. What it has shown us is that we’re a pretty resilient lot who are incredibly passionate about what we do and where we live. To be able to share with you, as a guest, the beauty that is the Lithgow region or the joy of getting up close and personal with some of our regions most unique wildlife means the world to us. So we look forward to welcoming you back to our beautiful region and hope you will join us soon on any one of our guided bushwalks or wildlife encounters. For more information check out our new website by clicking on the link in our bio.

20.01.2022 Well see you again soon!

20.01.2022 So exciting (and very proud) to see our very own Wolgan Valley, Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley and Japanese Bath House - Blue Mountains Sparadise feature in Australian Traveller magazine.

19.01.2022 Amongst the ashes stands a paddock and patch of bushland which incredibly wasnt consumed by the #nswfires. We dont know how or why it was spared but what we do know is that the valleys native wildlife is flocking to it. #kangaroo #EasternGreyKangaroo #Macropod #WolganValley #WolganValleyAustralia #Lithgow #WildOz #GreaterBlueMountains

18.01.2022 Today’s feature as part of National Bird Week and the Aussie Backyard Bird Count is one of Australia’s most widespread swallow - the Welcome Swallow. The Welcome Swallow is a beautiful small bird with metallic blue-black feathers above, light grey on the chest and belly and brown-rust colour on the head and throat. It’s distinguishable from other swallows by it’s forked tail which has row of white spots on each tail feather. They love nothing more than building mud nests in v...arious locations including in open rafters and walls of buildings, and even under bridges. But have you ever wondered how they got their name? As the Welcome Swallow lives in almost any habitat including at sea, sight of them out on the ocean by sailors was always a ‘welcome’ sign that land was not far away. Remember the #AussieBirdCount is on all week from the 19 to the 25th October 2020. Why not join us this Saturday morning for our new birdwatching tour and discover the incredible bird life of our region with our local bird guide. Head over to our website link in our bio to learn more.

18.01.2022 Such a wonderful story to be a part of! The survival of the Glow Worm Tunnel's iconic inhabitants during and after the Gospers Mountain Megafire. Thanks again to ABC Australia journalist Kathleen Ferguson for allowing Thomas Ebersoll Newnes Hotel and Kristie Kearney Wolgan Valley Eco Tours to be part of this story. Enjoy! Department of Planning, Industry and Environment NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Lithgow Tourism & Events Greater Lithgow Ecotourism Australia Outdoors NSW & ACT Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW Central NSW Tourism #WolganValley #GlowWormTunnel #WollemiNationalPark #GardensOfStoneNationalPark #LithgowRegion #Newnes #NewnesPlateau

18.01.2022 Thank you to Lina Cronin and the team at Ecotourism Australia for sharing our story. We just cant thank them enough for their continued support and assistance throughout this seasons tragic bushfires. So proud to be an Ecotourism Australia member and Advanced Ecotourism certified operator!

18.01.2022 Its National Bird Week and we're celebrating the Aussie Backyard Bird Count. Each day we will post an image or footage of some of the amazing bird species that we have in the Lithgow region. The first to feature is none other than the Masked Lapwing or Spur-wing Plover. Plovers are a large, ground-dwelling bird that are closely related to waders or shore birds. They are mainly white below, with brown wings and back and a black crown. Plovers have distinctively large yellow w...attles covering the face, and are equipped with a thorny yellow spur that projects from the wrist on each wing. Often unfairly painted as ‘evil’ for their swooping and screaming during the breeding season, it is in fact a display of their immense love that they have for their babies. Don’t be too alarmed though, they seldom actually strike people and prefer to do a close fly-by to scare them away. Remember the #AussieBirdCount is on all week from the 19 to the 25th October 2020. Why not join us this Saturday morning for our new birdwatching tour and discover the incredible bird life of our region with our knowledgeable local guide. Head to our website in our bio to learn more.

17.01.2022 Thank you Andrew Gee for supporting our community by heading along to the Wolgan Valley Bushfire Recovery Meeting. We really appreciate it!

17.01.2022 Its magpie season! Spare a thought for all those dedicated mum and dad magpies out there that are keeping their babies safe. Its no different to what we would do as humans to protect our little ones. Magpie swooping is usually not meant to make contact or harm the person but to encourage the person to make a wider turn away from the nest. - Professor Gisela Kaplan.

17.01.2022 Whats wonderful to hear is the sweet sound of our feathered friends - trr-trr-derradee-dee. Recent rainfall has seen an increase in the numbers of insects in the valley and the smaller bird species such as this beautiful red-capped robin are loving it. Adept at spotting caterpillars from a prominent perch, the red-capped robin often joins with other small insectivorous species like thornbills to feed.

16.01.2022 ADVICE for our FOREST VISITORS: NEWNES Newnes State forest OPENS this Friday 20 March 2020. Following a program of "Make Good Make Safe" works, visitors can onc...e again enjoy the beauty of the Newnes Plateau. Visitors are asked to exercise caution when visiting the forest, burnt extensively in the Gospers Mountain fire, as bushfire-affected forests still carry some risk. Visitors can report any dangerous trees or environmental hazards to Forestry via email [email protected] Visitors are also asked to respect the regrowing forest, forest rules & other users & Forestry staff will be monitoring Newnes State Forest for these purposes. Please note that firewood collection is not currently permitted in this forest. Ben Bullen & Wolgan State forests were also fire-affected, but remain closed at this time. #newnes #visitnswforests #makegoodmakesafe #afterthefires

15.01.2022 Happy Monday! [Image credit: Wolgan Valley Eco Tours]

14.01.2022 What's your favourite nocturnal animal to spotlight for? Up there with our favourites would have to be the Tawny Frogmouth. Often mistaken for an owl, Tawny Frogmouths are more related to nightjars. So what's the difference you may ask? The easiest way to tell a Tawny Frogmouth from an owl is by looking at their faces. Frogmouths have side facing eyes and front rising beaks, unlike owls who have front facing eyes, and downward sloping beaks. We can't wait to get back to shar...ing with you some of the incredible nocturnal wildlife that call the Lithgow Region home. Not long to go now! Lithgow Tourism & Events Visit Blue Mountains Ecotourism Australia Wildlife Tourism Australia Inc. Outdoors NSW & ACT Visit NSW #LoveNSW #LithgowRegion #Ecotourism

14.01.2022 As many of you may be aware, weve had to temporarily close whilst we recover from the recent bushfires in our region. We are aiming to re-open by August 2020 and hope that you will join us then. You can follow our journey here on Facebook and over on Instagram and Twitter. In the meantime, for those of you that live outside the region (and even if you are a local) we encourage you to support our community by visiting the Lithgow region in particular our neighbours who are currently open for business. There is plenty of things to see and do in our beautiful region! If you are not sure where to start visit Lithgow Tourism to see an array of attractions and businesses that are fully operational.

13.01.2022 Did someone say duck weather? Today’s feature as part of National Bird Week and the Aussie Backyard Bird Count is quite fitting considering the weather - it’s the Pacific Black Duck. Found in all but the most arid regions of Australia, the Pacific Black Duck frequents all types of water habitats from small inland lakes such as Lake Wallace (Wang Dam) to coastal mudflats and mangroves.... Even though the Pacific Black Duck is mostly brown, the only black plumage is a black strip that runs across the length of their head. When it flight keep an eye out for the beautiful glossy emerald plumage on the underside of their wings. Remember the #AussieBirdCount is on all week from the 19 to the 25th October 2020. Why not join us on our new birdwatching tour and discover the incredible bird life of our region with our local bird guide. Head to our website in our bio to learn more.

13.01.2022 Wooohooo! More incredibly positive news today out of Wollemi National Park. The NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service were able to save the population of one of the oldest and rarest tree species in the world - the Wollemi Pine! Read more to see how they did it. Just incredible!

13.01.2022 It’s magpie season! Spare a thought for all those dedicated mum and dad magpies out there that are keeping their babies safe. It’s no different to what we would do as humans to protect our little ones. Magpie swooping is usually not meant to make contact or harm the person but to encourage the person to make a wider turn away from the nest. - Professor Gisela Kaplan.

13.01.2022 Today’s feature as part of National Bird Week and the Aussie Backyard Bird Count is one of only two Australian species of stiff-tailed ducks - the Blue-billed Duck (Oxyura australis). Endemic to south-eastern Australia, the Blue-billed Duck can be spotted at Lake Wallace (Wang Dam) during the Summer breeding season but will spend the winter along the Murray River system and coastal lakes. The males head and neck are glossy black, and the back and wings are rich chestnut. Duri...ng the breeding season the males bill turns bright blue. The female is brownish-black above, with narrow bands of light brown and mottled light brown and black below. Sadly these beautiful water birds are listed as threatened due to illegal hunting, destruction or degradation of habitat, and regulation of river flows. Remember the #AussieBirdCount is on all week from the 19 to the 25th October 2020. Why not join us this Saturday morning for our new birdwatching tour and discover the incredible bird life of our region with our local bird guide. Head to our website in our bio to learn more.

13.01.2022 Have you noticed Wolgan Valleys namesake in flower at the moment? Flowering from October to November, the Wolga Vine (Clematis aristata) was one of the first native species to regenerate after the bushfires. And just like the Australian Indigo (Indigofera australis) and False Sarsaparilla (Hardenbergia violacea) which also regenerated rather quickly, they are a great attractant for pollinators such as native insects and birds.

12.01.2022 There are still a few spaces available on our award winning Glow Worm Tunnel Hike this Saturday, so why not join us? This awe inspiring five hour fully guided bushwalk will take you through ancient rock pagodas, towering sandstone cliffs and real life Jurassic Park forests (without the dinosaurs of course), until we reach our destination and marvel at the thousands of glow worms that magically appear. This is a total package an adventure where you’ll see more, learn more and... experience more and during your journey you’ll have an experienced, knowledgeable local guide, and plenty to drink and eat including locally prepared grazing boxes featuring your choice of baked goods, sweets, savouries, and fruits. To book give us a call on 0439 464 660 or email [email protected]. www.wolganvalleyecotours.com.au Lithgow Tourism & Events Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW Central NSW Tourism #WolganValley #LithgowRegion #GlowWormTunnel #GlowWormTunnelHike #guidedtours #naturewalks

12.01.2022 Vale Peter Slater! Your birdwatching books and illustrations will continue to amaze and undoubtedly inspire the next generation of birders, as they have us. What an incredible legacy to leave! #birdingathome #areyouaslaterorasimpson #PeterSlater https://birdlife.org.au/media/vale-peter-slater-19322020

11.01.2022 Just as relevant today on this World Environment Day as it was in 1934. Over to you Myles Dunphy. All the glory of the canyons, caves and rolling plateau of our great Blue Mountains is not nearly so much a commercial asset as it is Natures heritage for legitimate enjoyment, and our gift to prosperity" - Katoomba Daily 24th August 1934... Its time for nature! #itstimefornature #worldenvironmentday #ecotourism #naturebasedtourism #lovensw

11.01.2022 Hop into it! Its World Frog Day today Can you believe that call? Sounding more like a cicada, the male Bleating Tree Frog has an incredibly loud high pitched call that can be heard especially after rainfall and during the breeding season. This World Frog Day why not download the FrogID app and start discovering some of the amazing frog species that you may have in your own backyard.

10.01.2022 Music to our ears - turn it up! The sound of much needed rain and thunder storms in the valley. Did you know that Eucalyptus bark contains a substance called saponins? When it rains the saponin washes off the leaves and bark creating a foam. Just like on this Blakelys Red Gum.

10.01.2022 Great tips from NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on leaving no trace on your next bushwalking adventure or camping trip. Remember take only memories, leave on footprints!

09.01.2022 Many eucalypts have special fire-adaptive traits, including re-sprouting after bushfires. We call this epicormic sprouting or growth. After fires, a series of events trigger the sprouting to occur. One way this can happen is if there is damage to the crown of the tree. Hormones suppressing the sprouts may stop being generated by the crown of the tree, causing the sprouting to occur. The buds of these sprouts are often protected by thick bark, which explains how they might manage to survive the intense heat of a bushfire. To learn more about the special fire adaptive traits of eucalypts check out this research by ANUs Research School of Biology http://bit.ly/2sXy2h5

09.01.2022 Mingaan Wiradjuri Aboriginal Corporations Aunty Sharon Riley helped the RFS to save the rock art sites at The Hands from the Gospers Mountain blaze. "It wasnt just a regular mitigation job, there was a real special meaning as to why we were doing it."

08.01.2022 Thank you to journalist Kathleen Ferguson and the amazing crew from ABC Australia for allowing us to be part of this incredible story of survival for our much loved glow worm population here in the Lithgow region. Lithgow Tourism & Events Ecotourism Australia Greater Lithgow Newnes Hotel Visit Blue Mountains Ask Roz Blue Mountains Central NSW Tourism #WolganValley #Newnes

07.01.2022 Social isolation + recent rainfall + beautiful autumn weather = perfect tree planting weather Even though COVID-19 has stopped us from delivering our much loved eco tours, it hasnt stopped us from doing our bit to help save our regions threatened species. Thank you to Evelyn Nicholson at Central Tablelands Local Land Services and Capertee Valley Landcare for allowing us here in the Wolgan Valley to be part of conservation efforts to ensure the survival of the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater.

07.01.2022 Meeting Postponed Bushfire Recovery Meeting - Wolgan Valley Sunday 9th February 2020 With a severe weather warning current for parts of eastern NSW, Sundays W...olgan Valley Bushfire Recovery Meeting has been postponed. A decision to postpone the Wolgan Valley Community Meeting was made in consultation with State agencies whose staff would need to drive long distances to reach the Wolgan Valley in Sundays forecast heavy rain. The safety of the agency staff is a key concern for Council. The meeting is proposed to be rescheduled to Sunday 23 February 2020, pending confirmation of a suitable venue. The NSW Office of Emergency Management will bring its mobile one-stop shop service to Lithgow from 4.00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on the following days; Thursday 13 February at the Lithgow Library; Thursday 20 February at the Lithgow Library; and Thursday 27 February at the Lithgow Library. The NSW Government is delivering bushfire recovery assistance to help people and businesses impacted by bushfires. The Service NSW bushfire customer care service (phone 13 77 88) has specialists to help guide you every step of the way. Lidsdale NSW 2790 Wolgan Valley Wolgan Valley Eco Tours Wolgan Valley Wilderness Railway Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa

07.01.2022 Stay strong our friend Wiradjuri Mob and fight the good fight. We’re not just behind you in support but standing strong with you! #Wiradjuri #AlwaysWasAlwayWillBe #Bundyiculture #Murrawarra #WiradjuriManMark #WiradjuriMob

07.01.2022 It's the final day of National Bird Week and the Aussie Backyard Bird Count. What a week! We've had an absolute blast bringing to you some of the incredible bird life that we have in the Lithgow region. For the last time in 2020, we've decided to feature this unruly character . It's the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo. A large white bird, they are easily identified by their sulphur yellow crest and yellow wash on the underside of their wings when in flight. Being a social bird, you ...will often find them in flocks, foraging together on the ground or roosting together in trees. Sulphur-crested Cockatoos are best known for their noisy and boisterous behaviour where you will often hear them screeching loudly both in rest and in flight. Remember the #AussieBirdCount is on all week from the 19th to the 25th October 2020. To start counting download the free app or head to the website www.aussiebirdcount.org.au. Better still, why not join us on our fully guided birdwatching tour and learn about the incredible bird life that call our region home. Head over to our website via the link in our bio.

07.01.2022 From us here at Wolgan Valley Eco Tours, wishing you a merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2021! www.wolganvalleyecotours.com.au

06.01.2022 Whats your favourite nocturnal animal to spotlight for? Up there with our favourites would have to be the Tawny Frogmouth. Often mistaken for an owl, Tawny Frogmouths are more related to nightjars. So whats the difference you may ask? The easiest way to tell a Tawny Frogmouth from an owl is by looking at their faces. Frogmouths have side facing eyes and front rising beaks, unlike owls who have front facing eyes, and downward sloping beaks. We cant wait to get back to shar...ing with you some of the incredible nocturnal wildlife that call the Lithgow Region home. Not long to go now! Lithgow Tourism & Events Visit Blue Mountains Ecotourism Australia Wildlife Tourism Australia Inc. Outdoors NSW & ACT Visit NSW #LoveNSW #LithgowRegion #Ecotourism

06.01.2022 Just like us, our resident perons tree frogs are pretty excited about the rainfall that were receiving at the moment.

05.01.2022 This my friends is a birders look of utter joy and happiness! Its been 136 days since the Gospers Mountain Bushfire decimated our valley and 131 days since we last saw the valleys population of threatened Glossy Black-Cockatoos. Not knowing what happened to them or even knowing if they survived the aftermath of the bushfires has been emotionally tough. Their nesting hollow was destroyed and not much of their food source (she-oak) was left. To put it into context, weve be...en watching a particular pair for the last nine years and absolutely love hearing their distinctive call (sounds a little like a creaky squawk) and watching them raise the next generation of glossies. - close to a dozen in that time. Youve probably worked it out that were a big fan. Thankfully those questions of uncertainty have been answered. Today, flying over the valley was the resident pair of glossies that weve longed to see. Lets just say it was a pretty awesome day!

04.01.2022 Happy National Eucalypt Day! We cant go past the beauty of the Blakelys Red Gum (Eucalyptus blakelyi). A favourite with our local wildlife in particular the avian honeyeaters and arboreal marsupials, we love it for its incredible bark featuring splashes of orange-pink contrasting with charcoal grey. #NationalEucalyptDay #BlakelysRedGum #RedGum #Eucalyptusblakelyi #Eucalyptus

04.01.2022 Even the grass trees (Xanthorrhoea) are starting to show off their fancy new growth. Did you know that grass trees can recover quickly after a fire thanks to reserves of starch stored in their stem? The ability of grass trees to resprout after fire and quickly produce flowers makes them a vital life-line for wildlife living in recently-burnt landscapes.

03.01.2022 What a way to reconnect and make unforgettable memories with family and loved ones! We were delighted to host this lovely father and daughter today on our guided Glow Worm Tunnel Hike. So much of their relationship reminded us of our own relationship with our Dad. A shared love for the outdoors and wildlife is something that continues to bind us together even after all these years. We’re forever grateful to our Dad (and of course our Mum) for dragging us out of the house on all those occasions (even if we did complain) and making the time to create those special moments in the outdoors just like this Dad has! www.wolganvalleyecotours.com.au

03.01.2022 Which quarantine bird are you?

03.01.2022 Brush-tailed rock wallabies (Petrogale penicillata) are endangered marsupials native to Australia, and were hunted heavily for their fur in the early 1900s, res...ulting in the decline of more than half a million wallabies. We found this little fella under a cave with his mum nearby keeping a close eye on him, located in our protected conservation area, Secret Creek Sanctuary. There are smaller populations dispersed around, however the fragmentation of the species causes a loss of genetic diversity and therefore, a higher risk of extinction. Introduced predators, wild goats competing for food and land clearing are all contributing factors to the gradual fall in number of Brush-tailed rock wallabies in the wild. We need more people and organisations dedicated to saving our native species by protecting habitats and maintaining natural ecological processes

02.01.2022 Meet the Blue Mountains Water Skink. This rare, endangered lizard calls the Blue Mountains National Park home but its habitat, peat swamps, were significantly ...impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires. The swamps play an important role in the filtration of water across bushland in both the Mountains and the Hawkesbury. I am pleased to announce that the Morrison Government will deliver over $1.4 million in funding towards the protection of these swamps, including funding for the protection of endangered frogs, under the Wildlife and Habitat Bushfire Recovery Program. Securing this funding follows on from a roundtable Sussan Ley MP and I organised in February this year at Western Sydney Universitys Western Sydney U - Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment with key local stakeholders. Our government will continue to work side-by-side with affected communities on the road to recovery.

02.01.2022 We still have a few places left on our award winning Newnes Ruins Walking Tour this Sunday, so why not join us! Your fully guided journey will take you through the historic ruins of one of Australia's largest shale oil production schemes - the Newnes Shale Oil Refinery, and the historic village of Newnes. Among the ancient-like ruins discover hidden stairways to buildings long gone, charming sandstone and brick ruins tucked away on surrounding hillsides, and imposing ruins of... the iconic beehive coking kilns. Lead by a knowledgeable and passionate local guide, this half day walking tour will explore the fascinating history of this once thriving industry, and the characters that called Newnes their home. Guests will be treated to a delicious morning tea of locally baked goods and seasonal fruit on the banks of Wolgan River whilst taking in the spectacular scenery of Wollemi National Park. To book give us a call on 0439 464 660 or email [email protected]. www.wolganvalleyecotours.com.au Lithgow Tourism & Events Visit Blue Mountains Central NSW Tourism #newneshistoricruins #Newnes #WolganValley #NewnesRuinsWalkingTour #HistoricTours #HeritageTours #LithgowRegion #ecotourism

01.01.2022 It’s magpie season! Spare a thought for all those dedicated mum and dad magpies out there that are keeping their babies safe. It’s no different to what we would do as humans to protect our little ones. Magpie swooping is usually not meant to make contact or harm the person but to encourage the person to make a wider turn away from the nest. - Professor Gisela Kaplan.

01.01.2022 This makes us so happy! 1000kg of sweet potatoes and carrots aerial dropped to populations of endangered brush-tailed rock wallabies here in the Wolgan Valley and Capertee Valley. You absolute legends NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service!

01.01.2022 A question we are often asked about the arboreal (tree dwelling) goanna or lace monitor is when they need to get down from a tree do they climb down backwards or do they turn around and climb down head first? Well one of lifes little mysteries has been solved by Vicki Powys over in the Capertee Valley. Incredible footage Vicki! We love it!