Here’s some recent shots taken from around Thala!
The unique North Australian environment that Thala is located in is host to a wide variety of rare Australian flora & fauna.
Spotted Python
The beautifully marked (and harmless) Spotted Python likes rocky coastal areas of North Australia and feeds on small mammals, including insectivorous bats that it catches at the entrance of their caves, small birds and reptiles. They are one of Australia’s smallest snakes by only growing to a length of approx 140cms!
Ardenia Vine
Ardenia Vine – a host vine to many butterflies including the Red Lace Wing which is Australia’s only red butterfly (quite rare – but often seen at Thala!).
Cooktown Orchid
In 1959 the Cooktown Orchid was declared Queensland’s floral emblem. First collect collected by Dr Thomson on a small island about 18 km north-east of Cape York. The only natural habitat for the Cooktown Orchid is a small area of North Queensland.
Grevillea Pteridifolia
Great bush tucker! The flowers are absolutely dripping with super-sweet nectar! A local species that attracts many sugar gliders, honeyeaters & other nectar feeding animals.