Currawinya
The Meeting Of The Rivers
Currawinya is a rural
community of over 6200 acres surrounding the junction of the Clarence and
Cataract Rivers in Northern New South Wales, Australia. It was purchased from Tom
Hamilton in 1976 by a
group of idealistic people from Sydney and Perth. It was to become a place for
the shareholders to live a family oriented alternative lifestyle.
The original mission was to restore the property to its' former balanced bush
/ forest condition and reverse the ravages of logging and cattle grazing that resulted in the loss of a
safe environment for the native flora and fauna. Currawinya is now a
designated wildlife sanctuary and is accessible to the public by invitation
only. The property
is held in trust on behalf of the shareholders by the non-profit company Currawinya Pty. Ltd.
Each share is entitled to select a 20 acre area for a home site, which is then approved by the company. The rest of the land is in common for shared use. Certain areas are off limit for home sites, as they are seen to be essential common use areas (eg. places of significant beauty or ecological value that are treasured and accessible by all).
The access is 22km along Paddys Flat Road, which begins at the Bruxner Highway at Tabulam. It is gravel road with some tarred sections. It is easily driven with 2 wheel drive vehicle, although it can be slippery in places during the rainy season.
See Google Earth view of the river junction on Currawinya
~~ Joyful, harmonious community living sustainably within a diverse and balanced eco-system, caring for our environment and each other. We enjoy healthy social relations and diversified spirituality. We steward the land to sustan the Earth for future generations ~~
Official Website for Currawinya Pty. Ltd. Copyright 1/12/2010
