Remnant rainforest frames a fresh water pond in this small and picturesque valley.

The spring fed pond was originally created as a water storage dam when the area was part of a dairy farm. The pond is quite large, being 60 metres by 30 metres with a depth of over 3 metres. The depth seems to help in reducing the amount of surface weed growth. The valley is fringed with homes on medium sized blocks, and still flourishes with native rainforest plants.

Lantana, mollases grass and pine trees have been the major threat to the natural plants here. Progressive clearing of these pests is allowing native wildings to regenerate.

Recently, the pond's water quality was assessed by observing water bourne insects, crustaceans and fish species. Finding healthy concentrations of dragon fly larvae, tadpoles and even fresh water prawns, the trained observers deemed the pond's water to be moderate to high in quality. It was also suggested that the pond is now very useful to the environment as a holding area, allowing heavy contaniments to settle before entering the creek flow below the dam wall.

The creek below the pond eventually feeds into Tamborine Creek which then flows into the Coomera River. Water flow from the pond and into the creek is consistent, even during recent drought seasons.

Biodiversity: A single duck resides on the pond with irregular visits from a cormorant to consume the water's offerings. There has also been a sighting of a very large eel within the pond. Tree snakes are often seen crossing the pond and scrub turkeys use the narrow valley as a corridor on their daily excursions to forage for food.

Tawny frogmouths, crimson rosellas, king parrots, whip birds and scrub turkeys all breed in the trees fringing the pond. Blue faced honeyeaters are seen skimming the water surface daily in a spectacular grab for food. Black cockatoos visit to feed on green pine cones with up to twenty-four of these soaring giants seen circling the tree tops in season. (Usually mid to late summer.)

Hundreds of frogs, including whirring tree frogs and the tiny sedgefrog, breed here each year. In addition numerous dragon flies support the ecosystem.

If you would like to visit this precious area, the best approach is via the easement located half way along Kalmia Court.