What Can I do at Levuka- Bird Watching
- Photography - Canoeing - 4WD |
- Fishing - Camping - Bush Walking - Mountain Bikes |
Camping
Levuka has a low density camping policy so that even on the busiest weekends, such as Easter, all our guests are able to enjoy adequate space to retain privacy. Camping areas A&B are very large and have hot showers and flush toilets, BBQ, bush weather shed, rainwater tank, abundant shade trees and mown lawn. Stone fireplaces and dotted throughout the camping areas and 2wd access is available to most of the campsites.
The Cedars is a small camping area that will accommodate up to seven tents, is located on a creek among cedar trees and has a long drop toilet. Visitors using The Cedars camping area will need to drive out to camping ground B to use the hot showers. Sally wattle campsite is a small secluded camping area with a tree filled gully on three sides, located within five minutes walk to the facilities on camping ground B. It is perfect for people to use on busy weekends if accompanied by large over friendly dogs. Guests who do not wish to use the 4WD tracks can take advantage of all the World Heritage area and National Park as well as the two creeks and bush walking tracks on Levuka.
The waterfalls and significant "Old Growth" trees are within easy walking distance of roads. Part of our nature base is the World Heritage and National Park areas and the opportunity to go spot-lighting at night. Some of the species found at night are Antechinus, quolls, phascogale, glider possums, sugar gliders, koalas and lots of bandicoots. Two hundred and seventy species of birds have been identifies along Beaury Creek. Many are very rare or endangered species we also have in abundance of spiny echidna, wallabies, eastern Grey kangaroos dingoes. We also have many rare orchids and mammals as well as "Old Growth" rainforest. One third of the property has been preserved and we have a low impact, sustainable farming policy. Some significant ancient trees are within walking distance of the camping grounds. A stand of Ridge Oaks had been preserved and flocks of Red Tailed Black Cockatoos feed in those trees when the acorns are ripe. We have also preserved our old tree hollows for bird breeding sites. Future plans include a water bird breeding area and wet-land restoration.
Canoeing At Levuka Lake
We wish to have more families as they are the people who really matter and parents spending time with children having fun is the best way to give children self confidence and an interest in healthy activities.
Bush Walking
Oaky Creek Bushwalk is one and a half hours of moderate to medium bushwalking through old growth rainforest. Three very large strangler figs are a highlight of the first half of this walk. One of the figs is immense, its roots travel for a long distance through the forest and across the open paddock. The root ball of the original tree is one meter above the present forest floor indicating the age of the tree to be over one thousand years. Toward the end of Oaky Creek walk is a small waterfall. Walkers may then choose to walk on to a rock pool and a dip then continue until the track comes out behind the house or take a short-cut back along Rosemary's Road to dedicated bushwalking tracks have been developed on Levuka. Oaky Creek Track is one and a half hours of easy to medium walking. features include three significant Fig trees. The largest is thought to be 1500 years old. It's roots spread out over the forest floor and extend across the open paddock. The root ball is one meter above the current floor of the forest indicating the level of the forest floor when the original tree was about 300 years old. Those who wish to look for very rare and endangered bird species should start their search at this place.
At the end of the Oaky Creek walk is a waterfall and rock pools to cool off in. Hidden Gully walking track leaves the back of camping ground B and follows a dry gully bed. It is in original condition and contains a few obstacles. The walking track emerges about 45 minutes later in the rainforest beside camping ground A. The Retreat is not relly a walking track but a beautiful little secluded area off camping ground a. And as the name suggests a place to retreat and just enjoy the seclusion. Other areas are being developed, one will take a degree of energy but will offer untouched Old-Growth hardwood forest. The fact that it is "Old Growth" indicates that it is hard to get into this area, but worth the effort to see these ancient giants.
4WD
Levuka offers "soft driving" on a range of tracks graded from easy to extreme. We aim to give challenging driving without doing excessive vehicle damage. Tracks carry an approximate grading, however those grading will increase by two to three in wet weather. Our commitment to environmental sustainability is genuine and tracks will be closed in wet weather if degrading has occurred. Special areas have been set aside for groups with full rescue equipment. Under development is "Old Nicks Nest", a grade 5+ network and a rock gully crawl that will follow Bull ant gully..
Mountain Bikes
Levuka is on the edge of World Heritage and National Park areas as well as having its own network of tracks. An old Hoop Pine plantation is also located in a flora reserve just behind the property. Scenic rides are also available on the roads throughout the district.
Groups or individuals have access to the National Parks and World Heritage areas with the advantage of returning to the comfort of hot showers at your campsite. The old logging tracks through the National parks and forestry areas are well maintained and offer many long sweeping descents.
Groups or individuals have access to the National Parks and World Heritage areas with the advantage of returning to the comfort of hot showers at your campsite. The old logging tracks through the National parks and forestry areas are well maintained and offer many long sweeping descents.
Photography
Photographers interested in rainforest studies and nature photography will find a wealth of subjects to choose from. Many unidentified fungi, plant species and unusual tree formations will excite your imagination and challenge your abilities. Spectacular scenery across the valleys, particularly in the late afternoon will reward you with shimmering shell pink hews on the mountains in the purple evening light. On clear winter mornings, the view across the southern edge of the scenic rim reveals inky blue mountains in the distance and feature volcanic plugs across the valley floor.
Fishing
The farm dam has been restocked with native fish. They should be ready to eat by December 2013. Very small fish should be kissed and thrown back. Once the fish are of a cacheable size, take one each for your evening meal and throw the rest back