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24/03/2026
The Three-Clawed Worm-Skink (Anomalopus verreauxii)

Beneath the leaf litter and loose soil of bushland areas like Murphy’s Creek Escape lies one of Australia’s most peculiar reptilesβ€”a creature so unusual that it challenges our very understanding of what makes a lizard a lizard. Meet the three-clawed worm-skink, a secretive resident that calls the Lockyer Valley bushland home.

24/02/2026
The Eastern Water Dragon (Intellagama lesueurii lesueurii)

If you’re planning a camping adventure in the Lockyer Valley, there’s a good chance you’ll encounter one of Australia’s most fascinating reptilesβ€”the Eastern Water Dragon. These captivating creatures are regular residents at Murphys Creek Escape, often spotted basking along the creek edges or darting through the undergrowth.