Summer is one of the best times of year to get out into South East Queensland’s bushland, creeks and open spaces. The days are long, the school holidays are on, and there’s nothing quite like a warm evening at the campsite after a full day outdoors…
Few birds announce their arrival quite like the Channel-billed Cuckoo. Large, loud and instantly distinctive, it is one of Australia’s most impressive seasonal visitors — and one that many people hear long before they ever see one.
The squirrel glider (Petaurus norfolcensis) is one of the more impressive members of that group. It is bigger than the sugar glider, considerably bigger than the tiny feathertail glider, and capable of covering remarkable distances through the air between trees. It is also almost entirely nocturnal, which is exactly why so few people encounter one.
There are few wildlife encounters quite like watching a brushtail possum navigate its way through the canopy on a clear Queensland night. Eyes wide, tail curled around a branch, moving with a quiet confidence that suggests it has done this thousands of times before — because it has.
There’s something magical about returning to the fundamentals of camping—no power hookups, no bustling neighbors, just you and nature. In the Lockyer Valley, Murphy’s Creek Escape offers the perfect setting for campers seeking an authentic outdoor experience without the crowds.
Overview of the Rainbow Lorikeet South East Queensland is renowned for its rich biodiversity, and…
Lockyer Valley nature guide Birdwatching at Murphys Creek Escape Wake to birdsong, follow the creek…
