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What's old in Wollumbin? 2009

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22 December, 2009

Updated Updated free listings in various Activities and Attractions and Retail and Services categories

9 December, 2009

UpdatedUpdated listings in various Accommodation and Activities categories

UpdatedKallora Retreat Escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life and simply relax at this boutique B&B guest house, situated on the N.S.W - QLD border ranges overlooking the beautiful Currumbin Valley in the Gold Coast hinterland. New web only special offers available, check the site for details.

UpdatedMidginbil Hill Country Resort. The Tweed - Byron hinterland group specialists, we cater for group functions, weddings, conferences, family celebrations, school excursions and school camps.  The resort offers a guesthouse lodge, bunkhouse and campground accommodation, adjacent to a World Heritage listed national park.  Facilities include a swimming pool and tennis court, and birdwatching, bushwalking and fishing are available.  Optional Xmas school holiday activities inlcude canoeing, horse riding and archery. 

13 October, 2009

Updated listingsTyalgum Diggers Rodeo and Sports Day Celebrating its 100th birthday in 2009, Tyalgum Diggers Sports Association holds an annual rodeo and sports day to raise funds for local volunteer organisations, with a rodeo, woodchop event, market stalls, demonstrations, exhibitions, monstor raffle, fireworks, live music, animal rides for the kids, and more!  Saturday 31st October 2009 Tyalgum Showground.

Updated listingsEvents and Festivals, Amusements, Cinemas and Indoor Sports Centres, Day Tours and Cruises and Adventure, Outdoors, Thrillseekers Activities listings updated.

9 October, 2009

New listing Uki Cafe - Open 7 days a week from 8am, with all day breakfast, morning and afternoon teas, lunch, coffee breaks and Sunday brunch, using locally sourced, seasonal, fresh, organic produce.  Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan dishes also available.  Live music each Sunday from 11am, children's play area and dogs allowed in outdoor area.  Ideal for informal meetings, tour groups and special interest clubs.

New listingOutRigger Bay Resort - Ideal for families and couples, Outrigger Bay offers 2 and 3 bedroom spacious fully self contained apartments with aircon.  Resort facilities include inground heated saltwater swimming pool, landscaped garden with hot spa tub and BBQ area, and secure undercover parking.  Direct 50 metres walkway to beach, and 150 metre stroll to town centre.

Updated listings Properties and Tourism Businesses for Sale and Lease updated. Tourism businesses and property for sale in the Byron Bay - Gold Coast hinterland and Tamborine Mountain area, updated with photos, descriptions and links.

UpdatedWych~Wood Forest Escape, couples only B&B studio accommodation via Murwillumbah.

21 September, 2009

Added "Visit us" links for Big Volcano Flickr, Twitter and YouTube channels to various page categories.

11 August, 2009

UpdatedConference Venues and Corporate Retreats, Function Centres and Reception Venues, Wedding Venues and Services and Meetings, Incentives, Conference & Events (MICE) Services

UpdatedMt Warning B&B Retreat with new look and information.  Just 5 kilometres drive from Mount Warning National Park, offers queen and double guest rooms, self contained flat, yurt and standing tent accommodations.  Exclusive rentals and B&B options available.  Perfect for hikers, bird watchers, canoeists and swimmers, or just relax in an idyllic setting on 5 acres, with Tweed River frontage.

UpdatedPottsville Beach Motel is offering a new Super Special package - stay six nights pay for four nights!  (Excludes Saturday night).

29 July, 2009

UpdatedWych~Wood Forest Escape, couples only B&B accommodation via Murwillumbah.

UpdatedCongratulations to Mavis's Kitchen Winner of the NSW Restaurant and Caterer's Association, North Coast - Cafe award.  And Mavis's Cabins and Farmhouse @ Mt Warning, have new midweek specials available, ideal for couples and families.

new listing Midginbil Hill now offers Prime Angus vealer beef for sale straight from the paddock, and direct to you from the butcher, individually packaged and labeled ready for your freezer.

25 June, 2009

Updated Farmers Markets and Weekend Markets

10 June, 2009

UpdatedTweed Bird Observers Outings Calendar for July - December 2009 now available.

10 June, 2009

UpdatedKallora Retreat Escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life and simply relax at this boutique B&B guest house, situated on the N.S.W - QLD border ranges overlooking the beautiful Currumbin Valley in the Gold Coast hinterland. Realtime online reservations available. New web only special offers available.

Updated Various Accommodation and Transportation category listings.

05 May, 2009

UpdatedMountain Trek Adventures has updated telephone contact details.

04 May, 2009

updated Big Volcano Ecotourism Associations and Organisations updated.  Listings and links updated and some newer ecotourism organisations not previously listed, included.

02 May, 2009

updatedSustainable Design & Management: resources for green development, planning & building. Listings and links updated.

29 April, 2009

A visit to the magical Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat adjacent to the world Heritage listed Springbrook National Park, and Barkersvale Country B&B which is the closest accommodation to Border Ranges National Park, then dropped off a supply of "Bird Watching Walks of the Tweed Valley" brochures into Nimbin Visitor Information Centre.

23 April, 2009

updatedUpdated information and links on Natural History pages for earth sciences on the origin of the volcano, and World heritage rainforests & national parks.  Also uploaded Flickr photos from February outing to Springbrook National Park with Tweed Bird Observers

8 April, 2009

updatedUpdated information after a visit to Byron Bay Rainforest Resort, self contained cabins suitable for wheelies and pet travelling with pets.

6 April, 2009

new listingMavis's Kitchen & Cabins at Mt Warning have added a Farm House self cater holiday rental option.

4 April, 2009

new listing Additional photos of the region now available at Flickr - Big Volcano

22 March, 2009

updatedByron Bay Rainforest Resort no longer offers guesthouse accommodation. Google locality map and local weather added.

19 March, 2009

updatedUpdated Pyramid Holiday Park.  Realtime online availablity easier than ever, and now you can book Gold Coast theme parks, tours and attractions direct from Pyramid's web site.  Google locality map and local Coolangatta weather also added.

9 March, 2009

updated Updated Cottages on the Creek with new midweek and weekend packages, and added Google locality map and local weather.

5 February, 2009

updatedVarious accommodation categories with new free listings, including in Apartments, Hi Rise units, Condos, Camping Grounds, Holiday Units, Flats and Townhouses, Motels and more.

22 January, 2009

updated Farmers Markets and Weekend Markets

new listingTwitter profile created in December for BigVolcano now added to this page.

21 January, 2009

updatedPottsville Beach Motel is offering a new midweek package.

08 January, 2009

updatedUpdated design and listings for Midweek and Weekend Specials (including Xmas in July) and  Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Romantic Holidays and Special Occasions

01 January, 2009

new listingEcotourism Resource Centre now on Twitter @EcotourismRC, with Twitter updates shown on index page.

For prior updates, see What's Old in Wollumbin? Stack - 2008