Quaama has recently played host to a couple of families who were devastatingly affected by the recent Victorian bushfires.  Both these families lost their homes, pets, and their entire possessions.

 

Beth & Phil from King Lake, left early and lost their house, 2 cats, sheds and fencing, yet incredibly, and thankfully their donkeys and goats escaped the flames.

Beth and Phil enjoyed the open rural surroundings of Quaama. During their stay, they enjoyed a trip to Mogo Zoo, a trek to Mumbulla Falls and a few days touring around our Triangle.

Phil observed the quintessential friendship of the locals and peaceful walks around the village.  Beth is recovering not only from the shock of losing all, but also from a previous horrific car accident. Beth found the gardens and surrounding views from Mumbulla View B&B, and the glorious South Coast Winter weather, very relaxing.

 

Their new home will soon be built, and life can start again. Phil managed to take a magnetic memento home, even though, Beth said the new fridge was not to be decorated in magnets, as his last collection had decorated almost the whole fridge, front and top.

Both Beth and Phil enjoyed a little bit of country and a little bit of luxury whilst staying in Quaama and were very grateful for all the help and friendship they have received.

 

 Another family from Yarravale, were entertaining guests when radio warnings said the fire front was more than an hour away.  However, Maree stepped outside to see that spot fires had already started in their own paddock and the neighbours were in their car racing down the driveway with the fire right behind them.

Maree, Graham, their two small children and their guests had to evacuate immediately.  They headed for town and found there to be many people seeking refuge, along with a menagerie of pets and confusion.  Imagine the kaos! They did not know that their house was gone for 4 days and were not allowed back for a week to recover any remains. Unfortunately there were none.

Graham and Maree were lucky to get out in time.  They had never intended to stay, but the conditions were more extreme than they knew.  Unfortunately some people were trapped at the last minute and were forced to stay and fight. There is much to be said for “Get Out Early”

 

Graham and Maree and many others like them are overwhelmed with the compassion shown by their fellow Australians.  This family was very grateful for their stay at Mumbulla View B&B and loved the vibes at Quaama and surrounds.  Graham was especially impressed with lunch at the Dry Stone and the local wines, while Maree loved the Tilba Saturday Market.

 

Dave & Cora at Mumbulla View, thoroughly enjoyed hosting these families and showing off our beautiful South Coast Region, especially & quintessentially, Quaama.