Broadwater Koala Reserve

27/03/2024

Thanks to community members and the Friends of the Koala for the planting and supply of Koala feed trees. Job completed quickly last Saturday with many hands. Lots of learning and happiness.

09/01/2024

Thanks to the Osbourne family from Canberra for spotting this Koala visiting the Broadwater Koala Reserve.

21/12/2023

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12 Days of Christmas in the Richmond Valley! 🎅🏻🌄

On the ninth day of Christmas, venture into nature at the Broadwater Koala Reserve! 🐨 Experience the magic of Day 9 in our 12 days of Christmas in the Richmond Valley celebration as you encounter these adorable creatures in their natural habitats. Join us in preserving and appreciating the beauty of our furry friends this festive season! 🌿🎅🏻🎁

For more info visit our website:
https://discoverrichmondvalley.com.au/explorenextdoor/broadwater-koala-sanctuary/

09/12/2023

Mick and Simone at Ballina Power Equipment are long standing suppliers to Broadwater Koala Reserve. It was terrific to pick up our first set of insurance claim equipment. Simone and Mick have been great, helping through a long process.

Having a professional chainsaw, brushcutter, and trimmer back in our kit will make a big difference to maintaining the Reserve.

29/11/2023

November 2023 update:

Being involved in Crown Lands as a volunteer manager is expanding my skill set. I have not been known for mechanical competency or skills. However, one of these two semi automatic wildlife watering stations is now up and with just a little more tinkering, operational. Hopefully fewer thirsty Koalas at the Broadwater Koala Reserve. Thanks to Richard, Betty and Geoff for their help today.

Thanks to WIRES, WWF and Reece Plumbing for supplying these great pieces of innovative engineering.

25/10/2023

October 2023 update

Things keep improving due to hard work. Many thanks to Betty and Richard for their many hours getting the park back in shape. Their efforts mowing, and clearing fallen branches, makes us safer for the hot days ahead.

We have recently filled the main pothole in the driveway but recommend driving in slowly from Baraang Drive.

Crown Lands NSW has funded a w**d control and bush regeneration program. We are about a third of the way through and hope to be finished by February next year. Please help us when we close off some paths for bush regeneration. There will always be plenty of other paths to wander around in the park.

A noticeable increase in visitors recently. Hopefully most are enjoying their visit. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please email [email protected]

Also, a quick reminder that if you have a Ritchies (IGA) loyalty card you can make Broadwater Koala Reserve your local volunteer group to support.

Thank you for your interest in our park.

20/09/2023

History
The Koala Park began in 1970. The most support came from the local Lions Club which called regular working bees to clear the head high lantana. When the Club closed the locals called a meeting, 53 attended.

An official Koala Reserve Trust was formed, working bees were well attended. It was a time of development for the reserve. Fire/walk trails were established, picnic area defined and w**ds somewhat under control.

One of the biggest hurdles was to remove the sheds and the dairy. Some of the timber etc. was used in the restoration of the Rileys Hill Dock. Council came on board and supplied an oversized skip and the Mill lent machinery to help speed up the removal of 100 years of dairying.

Ongoing care is several hours of mowing each fortnight. Volunteers are still turning up.

The Reserve Trust says thank you to these regular helpers.

20/09/2023

Broadwater Koala Reserve is run by volunteers.

The Reserve is Crown Land and our activities are supported by
NSW Crown Lands.

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