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My morning walk is usually spent finding a variety of wildflowers and birds. But, this morning I was attracted to this beautiful Cootamundra Wattle, at the peak of it's flowering season, covered in large soft blossoms. Bees were loving it, scurrying in and around the fluffy yellow flowers, attracted mostly to those touched by the sun. Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle) is arguably the most beautiful and popular of the Acacia genus. It's large gold blossoms are contrasted with grey-green leaves. It is indigenous to a small area of Southern New South Wales, but it is easily grown and widely cultivated throughout Australia. Propagation is accomplished with normal seed raising methods, following pre-treating the seeds by soaking in boiling water, or scarification. Propagation from cuttings is also possible.

Port Macquarie is one of the most sought after retirement and holiday destinations in Australia. On a recent break there, I enjoyed the Hello Koalas Sculptures. Over 100 sponsors, artists, event partners, suppliers ad media supporters have come together to make Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail, a reality. 50 sculptures at 50 exciting locations! Port Macquarie on the mid coast of NSW Australia, has the largest coastal population of Koalas in Australia. Port Macquarie is the home of the koala hospital (the only facility of its type in the world) and Billabong Zoo, with its internationally accredited koala breeding program. Painted Rocks, Port Macquarie Painted Rocks, Port Macquarie Painted Rocks, Port Macquarie Painted rocks on the walk to Port Macquarie Painted rocks on the walk to Port Macquarie Painted rocks on the walk to Port Macquarie Bob Marley seen in Port Macquarie Feeling Strange in Port Macquarie List of NSW fish Surfer's Code Zebu Restaurant, Port Macquarie I highly recommend

Garigal National Park is a favourite haunt of mine, being so close to my home. I can be out of site of homes within 15 minutes. Popular with bushwalkers, Garigal has an extensive trail system, and it is serves as a refuge for a great number of animals, some of them threatened. It also has a wide variety of vegetation. I have included below, a series of photographs of which I'm quite proud.  All theses photos were taken this last Summer along the Cascades track, where you'll see Red Bloodwoods, Scribbly Gums, and Sydney Red Gums. Towards the creek at the bottom of the valley,  are Lyrebirds, Gerygone's, Whistlers and Wrens. Large trees give way to various species of Banksia and Wattle. Boronia and Mountain Devils are scattered amongst the undergrowth. This video is a short 30 sec visit through it's natural habitat. The animal shown is an artists representation. An artists impression of The Southern Brown Bandicoot on the Garigal Cascades track Banksia Banksia Serrata Ba