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Dryandra Woodland

Posted by gnangarra | 9th August 2008

Dryandra woodland is a conservation reserve 160km(100mi) south east of Perth Western Australia.

Originally it was part of the local timber industry, the wandoo timbers are a good source of natural tannin ideal for making some of the finest leathers.

In the 1970's the tannins used for leathers changed from natural to synthetic materials this left a large area of both natural and plantation forests dorminat, the governmen turn the area into a conservation reserve as it the last vestiges of natural wandoo forests in Western Australia. The Lions society then started managing the the old timber workers cottages as holiday accomodation.

The Lion Dryandra Village has cottages, cabins and group facilities, its ideal for families. the location is safe and open all amenities that a family could need. All you need to bring is food and bedding, The current prices(August 20080 were $25 per adult and $10 per chil

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