Bundaleer Retreat ecotourism retreat has been designed to minimize environmental impacts, with walking tracks and an abundance of native flora and wildlife.

Bundaleer Retreat

Place of Green Trees

Environment

Exterior view of reception

"Bundaleer" is believed to mean "place of green trees" in the native Bundjalung tribal dialect.

With just four studio cabins, sleeping upto 3 people, and most suitable for couples only, Bundaleer Retreat has been established as an eco-tourist resort, with careful consideration of the environment, and environmentally sustainable principles in place.

Situated on 6.4 hectares (15 acres) of coastal and wallum heath with paper bark and ti tree groves dotted throughout the property, we have installed state of the art, environmentally friendly facilities designed to reduce the impact of our activities on local biosystems.
Pole frame construction reduces the "footprint" of the cabins, and the need for chemical spraying. Cabins are solar passive orientated, with window louvres for ventilation, wall and ceiling insulation, and ceiling fans and gas heaters for indoor temperature control.
Gas hot water for bathroom and kitchen facilities reduces demand on fossil fuel generated electricity supply.
Water is supplied by rainwater gathered from the rooftops of all buildings and stored in our 255,000 litre on-site tank, which is then filtered through five control systems prior to use.
A 40 person Taylex deluxe on-site sewerage treatment system has been installed, with treated water finally reaching our own wetland billabong, which provides an irresistible habitat for frogs, aquatic species, birds and other native fauna and flora.
Additionally, a solar generation system is being developed to provide fully independent renewable electrical energy to the property.
Self Guided Walks. A walking path is being developed through the property, with plenty of chances for observers to see native animals and birds along the way. As opportunity permits, we'll create bird watching and other native species lists, and interpretive signage for the walks.

Why not or phone on 02-6687 6488 (mobile 0428 876 488) right now to check availability and experience the natural Byron Bay?

Bundaleer Retreat Bird List as at 17/07/02. Courtesy of Brunswick Valley Birdwatcher (external link), Wendy McFadden. N.S.W. Bird Atlasser Inc. No: 25990.

Noisy friarbird, Little friarbird, Brown honeyeater, Little wattlebird, White-cheeked honeyeater, Mistletoebird, Eastern whipbird, Eastern spinebill, Scarlet honeyeater, Bar-shouldered dove, Figbird, Grey fantail, Willie wagtail, Yellow-faced honeyeater, Wood duck, Wedge-tailed eagle, Brahminy kite, Noisy miner, Black faced-cuckoo shrike, Fan-tailed cuckoo, Spotted pardalote, Lewin's honeyeater, Silvereye, Magpie, Grey butcherbird, Torresian crow, Laughing kookaburra, King parrot.

28 birds around the house and cabins, in just 4 hours!

Billabong with a rustic seat to relax
Quiet place to relax beside a billabong

Solar passive orientation
Cabins are solar passive orientated,
surrounded by native trees and shrubs

ti-tree heathland