It is commonplace in the corridors of Botany and Zoology to hear someone refer to working at Kioloa or spending a weekend there, but it is unclear to the newcomer exactly what this means. Usually, the reference is not to the village of Kioloa, near Bawley Point on the NSW south coast, but to the Edith and Joy London Foundation that lies immediately to its north.
What makes this property special is that it is a largely unspoiled piece of private property on a coastline, which is under constant attack from all types of development. It sits in a basin squeezed between the Murramarang Range and the ocean and thus harbours a diversity of habitats: eucalypt forest and rainforest, casuarina woodland and coastal heath, and the entire catchment for Butlers Creek, including tidal lagoon and salt marsh. The climate is mild; Murramarang and Kioloa National Parks are nearby, while the local rock-platforms are among the area’s best.
This is the dream setting for many researchers. It is equally appealing as a holiday destination for those seeking the natural environment.
To find out more about the history of the Edith and Joy Foundation, ANU's coastal campus site, or the features of its beautiful surrounds, visit The Foundation
For information about finding your way to the Foundation, visit Location, or else take a look at a detailed Map of the area.
Much of the information in these pages was gleaned from the Kioloa campus website http://kioloa.anu.edu.au/ This is a most useful resource for those wishing to know more about this intriguing place.