Comments on: Nature and History at White Rock Conservation Park https://www.2aussietravellers.com/white-rock-conservation-park/ Travel Adventures in Australia, Japan & New Zealand Thu, 09 Oct 2025 02:44:05 +0000 hourly 1 By: 2 Aussie Travellers https://www.2aussietravellers.com/white-rock-conservation-park/#comment-3883 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 12:12:29 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=9491#comment-3883 In reply to Jane.

Hi Jane. White Rock is an emotionally charged area on many levels. I've just followed the link through to your posts and I'll definitely take a look through more, your photos and information on the Australian flora and fauna are great. We are only beginners here and take a lot of photos of plants, insects and funghi when we walk then spend hours on google when we get home trying to work out what we've seen. We enjoyed our visit to White Rock so much that we'll definitely be back this summer to walk some more of the tracks there and around Ipswich. I tried contacting Visit Ipswich to see if there was an Ingigenous liaison they work with who I could confirm some background with but no success so far. When we visit a place like this or other sites of special significance like we recently visited in Lennox Head and the Glasshouse Mountains I feel I would like to include an Acknowledgement of Country but although Australia is our home I wasn't educated here and I'm not confident on when and how it's appropriate.

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By: Jane https://www.2aussietravellers.com/white-rock-conservation-park/#comment-3882 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 10:46:42 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=9491#comment-3882 Hi there,
I certainly agree that White Rock is a great spot for history and seeing wildlife, so much so that I write three blog posts about it, "History and Hiking at White Rock," "The Art of Hiking - White Rock Galleries" and also "Seeking Solitude at White Rock." It's a very special place to me for many reasons, including my Indigenous connections. I'm glad you enjoyed it too. It's not very well known but certainly worth the visit if you are in the area. I have often made the reflection that the very thing that originally took away this special place from indigenous people (war activities) ended up preserving the conservation estate from logging because of the ammo embedded in the trees. During my visits, I came across the remains of old bunkers and it was a strange feeling wondering if the men who practised there perished in the war. Best wishes. Jane

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By: mariko https://www.2aussietravellers.com/white-rock-conservation-park/#comment-3863 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 04:48:20 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=9491#comment-3863 Wow... it's been so long since I was down that way - I can't believe I hadn't heard of this wonderful place!

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By: Vicky and Buddy https://www.2aussietravellers.com/white-rock-conservation-park/#comment-3836 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 03:45:20 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=9491#comment-3836 It's interesting that what initially caused damage eventually saved the area! It looks like a really beautiful place to hike, I can see why the Jagera People consider it sacred.

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By: Francesca @onegrloneworld https://www.2aussietravellers.com/white-rock-conservation-park/#comment-3835 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 01:44:57 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=9491#comment-3835 I've never heard of the White Rock Conservation Reserve, you did such a beautiful job of describing it. I can't believe there are 150 birds there! It must he incredible to be there in person! Gorgeous photos btw

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By: Jenna https://www.2aussietravellers.com/white-rock-conservation-park/#comment-3830 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 10:01:25 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=9491#comment-3830 What a cool looking spot! I would love to go hiking at White Rock Conservation Reserve sometime. I love all the cliffs and rock formations. I'm definitely putting this spot on my list to visit someday!

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By: Mar Pages https://www.2aussietravellers.com/white-rock-conservation-park/#comment-3829 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 05:53:48 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=9491#comment-3829 I see the dingo right away! Trails sound great and love the impressive rock structures, probably feels very small to be under one. Would look forward to making the walk if I'm in Australia!

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By: Nisha https://www.2aussietravellers.com/white-rock-conservation-park/#comment-3828 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 04:06:03 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=9491#comment-3828 I've never heard of White Rock Conservation Park. Looks like a set of great hikes. Hmm. ..maybe during my next visit I may visit them. Australia is so full of outdoors!

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By: Christina https://www.2aussietravellers.com/white-rock-conservation-park/#comment-3824 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 12:09:54 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=9491#comment-3824 I live in Queensland and I've never heard of White Rock, Toni. I was particularly interested in the bit about WWII history. Wow, I guess I should take a drive down to Ipswich and check it out.

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By: Nadine https://www.2aussietravellers.com/white-rock-conservation-park/#comment-3822 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 10:44:40 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=9491#comment-3822 Oh, I loved going on walks in Australia - eyes peeled at all times in case we spotted an elusive koala! These hiking trails look amazing, a few more to add to the list. Although, it did take me awhile to spot the dog in that first picture (until you gave me the clue about the paw!).

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