The Shed at Nahele

FARM HOUSE DETAILS
34 years back, Julie and Nick made a big move from the bustling Central Coast in search of a more peaceful country/coastal lifestyle to raise a family, with room for horses and growing a Rainforest. They came across an old 100acre dairy farm in the hinterland of the Nambucca Valley and quickly relocated to this place of natural mystic surrounded by lush forest valleys and mountains. With a big vision of regenerating the property into a wildlife/habitat/human haven, they got busy creating lush rainforest gardens and wildscapes, planting out gullies and ridges with native rainforest plants, bushtucker gardens, planting a Davidson Plum orchard and collecting/growing local rainforest species to regenerate our land and others.

On November 8th 2019, unprecedented bushfires ravaged through the valley and our community in South Arm. Our home and accomodation survived, however our farm and 34,000ha of forests, habitat and wildlife were decimated.

As passionate stewards of this land, we have been working non stop to rebuild, revegetate and regenerate. We are proud to be a Designated Land for Wildlife property which has credited our dedication to our growing extensive local rainforest/garden plantings and native eucalypt gullies.

This previously created corridors for the diverse species of fauna, flora , birds, wallabies and other native animals that either live here all year round or visit us on a seasonal basis. We are working once again towards creating wildlife corridors and biodiverse habitats with future generations in mind...

A lot has changed at Nahele since the fires, yet there is still immense beauty in landscape, with the forests flushing with green growth and the strong diversity of birds and frogs apparent. The magic is still here and we can’t wait to share it all with you.
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At Nahele it is easy to tune into the slow rhythm of the Australian bush, take in the intimate sounds of nature and disconnect from everyday distractions. THE Shed is the perfect environment for couples and solo adventurers who wish to recharge, reconnect and reinvigorate new energy with each other and yourself in nature.

There are several walking trails leading to observation photography spots overlooking waterlily clad dams, valley vistas and views scattered around the property where you can bird and wallaby watch, pat a horse or feed the cows. Bring your own bikes to enjoy miles of picturesque open country roads and or run the same tracks til your hearts content. Get your hands into the earth and help us plant some local native rainforest trees or koala feed trees as part of our regeneration projects at Nahele.

We are lucky to have magnificent National Parks in our local area such as Dungirr (Koala), Gumbaynggirr and Yariabini which home incredible old growth rainforest and vulnerable species like koala, yellow bellied gliders, spotted quoll and many more.

World Heritage Dorrigo National park is 1 hour drive away and is perfect for a day trip. The Shed is located only 35 minutes from our pristine coastlines showcasing insatiable surfing spots and secluded beaches and National Marine Parks like Solitary Islands and South West Rocks (both excellent scuba diving) and Scotts Head. One of the beauties of staying at Nahele is the ability to chill out at the farm, spend the day wandering around our nearby sub-tropical rainforests or go surfing at our favourite beaches (or do all 3!).

Nahele is a great base to explore the area or to take it as easy as you desire.

DIRECTIONS TO SOTR
From Sydney turn off Pacific Highway at Macksville and follow signs to Bowraville, once in Bowraville follow South Arm road to Mc Hughs Creek road approx 12km.
We are the 1st property on the RIGHT the entry way is gated with Nahele the letterbox has 160 on it and fencing is dark grey in colour.From Macksville it is 25 minutes, from Bowraville approx.15 mins.
From Brisbane take the Bowraville exit at Nambucca Heads and follow signs to South Arm we are 25 mins from Nambucca Heads you will loose phone reception near Bowraville be sure to have directions downloaded prior to arrival as we are rural remote.


WE ARE DOG FRIENDLY HOWEVER PLEASE LET US KNOW YOUR POOCH IS COMING & THEY MUST BE FRIENDLY SOCIAL DOGS AND BE KEPT WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES.