"Riverview" provides an opportunity to experience a wide and varied appreciation of life in the country. Here is a property that is multi dimensional. It allows itself to be able to explore and promote many different options. Firstly the ongoing demands of contemporary farm life create an interesting window into Australian rural life. Here you can experience first hand the reality of farm work. Cattle mustering, fencing, weed eradication, effects of bureaucratic decisions, prices of commodities, and weather issues are all topics that can be discussed whilst sitting on the large shady verandahs.
The Homestead allows others not connected with rural life to observe and participate in the running of a large house and garden. It challenges temporary and fleeting ideas and solutions. It has been continuously in the Clements Family for approximately one hundred years. It reminds us of determination and responsibility and an ongoing tenacity to hold firm. The large gardens are perfect as a venue for many different social events. Groups can attend Open Garden at "Riverview", admire the flowers and gardens that create a special setting and ambience.
St. Patrick's Church, Rothesay at "Riverview" sits peacefully in the gardens. It quietly challenges those to think and be, to gain peace and comfort. It is used regularly as a place of worship by different denominations in the district. Its silent and simple witness shines out with many feeling its effects. Its ambience is of welcome and invite.
Holden Day is another community day. Here the public are invited to become aware of a young boys dream and his subsequent realisation of that dream. They are taken back on a nostalgic trip into time. Here, once again, are the cars of their childhood. It also challenges us to realise that not everything that is produced is replaceable or recyclable. Beauty isn't always found in new and supposedly better things.
"Riverview" is in a most unique and privileged position. It is able to provide wide and diverse settings in the eco-tourism realm. The property is large in area and is able to be accessible to very different eco settings. Here on the property you will find ancient and undisturbed eco systems. Gaze at the majestic gum trees which were standing when the indigenous traditional owners hunted kangaroo, possum and snake in their shade. Marvel at the natural water courses, both dry and wet. Observe the native ferns, lichens and other plants in the creeks which thrive in this fragile seasonal water dependent system.
Experience the magic of seeing the duck billed platypus swimming on top of the water, the wild ducks calling caution and the other native water birds paddling and wading for food. Try to see the native fish swimming in the pristine waters of the Hollands Branch or the cautious yabbies and native crayfish sidestepping around the stones. Listen to the sounds of the native birds and see them feeding and hunting as they have done for centuries. Hear the soft thud of the eastern grey kangaroos as they hop and box and feed, bounding up the same slopes that they have done since time immemorial.
Spot the sleepy koalas as they sleep the day away in the tall boughs of the gums or listen to the old bull koalas as they proclaim fiercely their territories at night.
Listen carefully to the sounds and observe the sights of Mother Nature as she busily attends to her duties both day and night. Be an unobtrusive and passive observer of the frenetic activities that are conducted daily in these magnificent ecosystems.