The Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative Ltd was formed in 1971 with the aim of preserving its 132 ha of native Australian forest.

We are a residential Co-op situated at the Bend of Islands in Victoria, Australia, about one hour northeast of Melbourne..The Co-op is owned by 32 shareholders representing a membership of about 50 adults and their children. To date 22 houses have been built and the membership today is strongly committed to its original objectives.