Kurrawonga Reserve

Kurrawonga Reserve is a 40-hectare private conservation property managed by Nature Glenelg Trust in western Victoria, Australia.[1] It is located near the town of Nelson and borders the Lower Glenelg National Park.

History

The property was donated by Bill and Kate Moore's adult children in 2018 to Nature Glenelg Trust. The Moore family previously used Kurrawonga as a weekender where the family would retreat from Mount Gambier to a cottage within the brown stringy-bark and manna gum forest. Following its acquisition by Nature Glenelg Trust, there are ongoing efforts to ensure the intact remnant bushland remains in an excellent condition.[2]

Ecology

Kurrawonga Reserve is notable as an area of intact remnant bushland in excellent condition and for being an adjoining area to the Lower Glenelg National Park. It hosts a wide range of native mammals including Red-necked wallabies, Brushtail possum, Echidna, Southern brown bandicoot and the near threatened Swamp antechinus.[3]

Conservation significance

At the lower reaches of the Glenelg River, Kurrawonga Reserve, together with Lower Glenelg National Park, lies within one of Australia's 15 national biodiversity hotspots.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Portland Observer, Monday April 2nd 2018 p8
  2. ^ "The donation of Kurrawonga generates a lot of interest! - Nature Glenelg Trust". 2018-04-20. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  3. ^ "ABC South West Victoria". ABC South West Victoria. 2025-08-22. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  4. ^ "Glenelg System". Victorian Environmental Water Holder. Retrieved 22 August 2025.

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