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Week 12 – A tiny taste of the Mallee Murray

What – 6km of riverside tracks Where – 60km West of Mildura on the Murray River. On Latji Latji, Ngintait and Nyeri Nyeri country 10 words – Lush, surprising, diverse, tiny taste of big river, plains, history. We’re on a northern road trip this week to the Mighty Murray River. And not just the foodbowl oasisContinue reading “Week 12 – A tiny taste of the Mallee Murray”

Week 11 – Oliver’s Lake will have you wanting more

What – Oliver’s Lake Where – Duchembegarra, west of Horsham How far – Lake is 400ha but we walk 7km part way around 10 word – Wide, flat, salty, dry, rare plants, bird haven, more questions…… The Wimmera really is chock full of lakes and wetlands. Some with their name before the word ‘lake’ andContinue reading “Week 11 – Oliver’s Lake will have you wanting more”

Week 8 – Ticking the box

What – Box Swamp Wildlife Reserve Where – 60ha about 15km from Horsham How far – One hour and 4.1km In 10 words: Highs, lows: visible birds, trees; unseen possums, lizards, kangaroos, water    We might live in a desert but we are literally swamped by wetlands in the Wimmera. Only trouble is they don’tContinue reading “Week 8 – Ticking the box”

Week 7 – Wimmera River walk

What – Wimmera River Loop – lockdown route Where – Weir Park return loop via ANZAC bridge Distance – 4km 10 words – Old favourite, urban getaway, noisy cockatoos, drowned trees,  great asset So who would have thought we’d be in the middle of a snap lock down in week 7. With 5km limits weContinue reading “Week 7 – Wimmera River walk”

Week 9 – Moon walking in the pink

Week 9 -Pink Lake – Lochiel Reserve Western Highway, 8km west of Dimboola Distance – 3.5 km around the lake 10 words – Moonscape, salt is art, stark, beautiful, no water little sun Sunrise sounds like the perfect time to experience the full blast of Pink Lake’s brilliant colour. The 45ha salt lake sits justContinue reading “Week 9 – Moon walking in the pink”

Week 6- Darlot Swamp

What – Darlot Swamp Wildlife Reserve, Jung Where: North east of Horsham on Drung Jung Road, several km south of Wimmera Highway How big:- 264ha and walking distance 8km In 10 words: Miraculous – water, contradictory – cattle; interesting, tranquil more questions to answer….  Today we visit Darlot Swamp a place of beauty, peace, summerContinue reading “Week 6- Darlot Swamp”

Week 5 – Barrett Flora and Fauna Reserave

Week 5 – Barrett Flora and Fauna Reserve What – Barrett Flora and Fauna Reserve Where – Near the corner of Barrat and Dogwood roads, Wallup What – 220ha flora and fauna reserve beside the Barrett timber plantation In 10 words – A Wimmera oasis of swamps, birds, trees, kangaroos, holes, harps We all knowContinue reading “Week 5 – Barrett Flora and Fauna Reserave”

Week 4 – A walk around Green Lake

It’s easy seeing Green 10km south east of Horsham Distance about 5km Time leisurely 1 hour 30 minutes with lots of photo stops In 10 words : Different view of the lake, its residents and its charm NOTE – At no time did I touch or enter the water. We have all seen it, stoppedContinue reading “Week 4 – A walk around Green Lake”

Week 3 – Mount Zero – Mura Mura

From Zero to hero – a mighty mini mount Where – Pohlners Road to Mt Zero – Mura Mura summit Distance 2.3 km – Mura Mura is 394 m elevation but only 110 meters climbed Time taken 46minutes and 19 seconds In 10 words – Great start to day, awesome views, nice climb, no ghostContinue reading “Week 3 – Mount Zero – Mura Mura”