the Land
Dreama-Dua sits on over 1,000 unique acres of regenerating bush between the Pacific Highway and the Ocean. Neighboured by the wondrous Yuragir National Park plus Candole and Newfoundland state forests. Historically the forest has been selectively logged twice, most recently 40 years ago and was severely burnt in 2018. This land teaches us the regenerative power of native forests, with 470 species currently identified, flourishing and with our help, safe for the future.
Our point of difference is that, excluding the management zone and conservation land, your group gets the whole site to yourselves.
There are ten campsites located across the site. The main hub is Pioneer Camp which hosts the main facilities and is accessible by 2WD vehicles. The others sites are reached by 4WD or walking tracks only.
Bring your own camping gear or let us organise one of the local tent companies to set up for you to your level of comfort : basic to deluxe!
the Landscape in which we sit
Site Map –
Entrance at North
Orange lines mark BCT exclusion zones
Yellow lines show tracks and walking trails
Orange Camp sign marks Pioneers Camp
Escarpment viewing at South Eastern point
Note two ridge lines – Darren says, “Spot the goanna!?”
the People
Darren and myself were looking for a block of land as a retirement investment where we could implement our life long passions. After a tip off from a friend, almost overnight, we became the custodians of this extraordinary piece of land and we still can’t believe our good fortune! This vast park-like block is nestled between the Pacific Highway and the ocean, flanked the Newfoundland and Yuragir National Parks. It is where we will apply our 55 years combined experience with off-grid living, permaculture, growing and cooking food, natural buildings, the arts, music, community and conservation.
The name Dreama-Dua has a special story of its own.
After settlement a big storm decimated the site and during the cleanup process, Joel, one of the hard working guys had a vivid dream whilst camping at the lookout, which gave him a name for the land. When he shared his story the name immediately resonated with both of us as it says everything about how we approach this place and this life : Dream it – Do it.
We believe this land has more stories to tell – in its ancient ridge lines, sandstone creek beds, rainforest corridors and native wildlife. We know the groups who come here will leave with stories of their own.
We look forward to hosting you soon, Laura
We deeply thank the people who have shaped Dreama-Dua so far:
Ray Brown (Rainbow Tipis), Sam Conderman (Tanamon Gallery), Jason and Malcolm Legg (Jason’s Environmental Services), Hugh Payton-Smith (for being awesome!), Ziv Karen (for the vibes), Anthony Jarvis (BCT), Dale Brushett (DCS Building & Consulting), David Johnston (Beyond Tomorrow business mentoring), John Edwards (Clarence Valley Environment Center, since retired), Jim Tait (Econcern), Luke & Crystal (Down to Earth Landscaping), Cody (MMD Earthworks), Len (Jacques Earthmoving), Jason Siebert (Metal work), Nick Hart and daughters, Jasper Cornelius and all our Kiwi Whanau that have come across the ditch to lend us much needed helping hands!
the Intention
Land stewardship
We are custodians, not owners. Every decision we make on this property is guided by what’s best for the land, its species, and the next generation of visitors.
Genuine Rewilding
We haven’t smoothed the edges off Dreama-Dua. It’s real bush – raw, biodiverse, beautiful in the way only ancient land can be – and we intend to keep it that way.
Story and community
From the dream that named this place to the yarns shared around the campfire, Dreama-Dua is built on connection. Come and be part of this unique opportunity.
the Learning
EDUCATION & INSPIRATION
These values are both very dear to our hearts and there is always something new to learn out here!
So how do we collate and integrate all of the information that we can in turn share with our visitors?…
Citizen Science : As part of our agreement with the Biodiversity Conservation Trust we use iNaturalist and other Apps to share data that we’ve collected on Dreama-Dua fauna using their loaned, state of the art, wildlife cameras and sound recording equipment as part of their Land Libraries programme.
Avenza Maps is a fantastic App that we use regularly to, for example, communicate where work is to be/ has been done, take photos at the appointed photo points for our annual report and for mapping sites of interest to re-visit.
Educational info’ boards and signage will be added, along with ultimately a simple Interpretive Visitor Centre.
We invite keen visitors to join us in recording species and adding to the story!
Beyond its natural beauty, what makes this land truly special is its membership in the NSW Government’s Biodiversity Conservation Trust. That recognition means we receive annual funding, education and landholder support programs, for example, Land Libraries, which support us to discover, maintain and actively improve the land’s biodiversity. We are not only protecting what’s here, we’re helping it return to its former natural glory.
