It was a foggy day and the views were not brilliant but Hollow Mountain or Wudjub-guyan was pretty amazing all the same. Great walk, great geology, plenty to see and well worth the effort.
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Week 24 – A little explore in the desert
Week 24 – Pomonderoo Hill and West Wail Reserve 1 – Pomponderoo Hill, near Dimboola Took less than 15 minutes 2- West Wail Conservation Reserve Reserve between farming properties for close to Wimmera River 40 minute walk flat and pretty much on rough vehicle track Today’s walk (which did in early March) takes place inContinue reading “Week 24 – A little explore in the desert”
Week 23 – Doing the block agricultural style
Walk where you normally drive and look at the world at a slower pace. This walk takes on four roads laid out pretty much in a perfect square in the middle of agricultural land, near Noradjuha in the Wimmera. See what we find….
Week 22 -Linga longer where they really dig salt
It is well off the beaten track, but you will want to Linga longer at the Mallee Pink Lakes. On a grey day in autumn or at a magnificent summer sunset, this is an amazing, remote and beautiful place.
Week 20 – There’s something about Mary
Week 20 – St Mary’s Lake, Tooan What St Mary’s Lake – dry lake and reserve. 5km walk Where – Tooan Mitre Road, Tooan In 10 words – Beautiful beach, great trees, quite kangaroos – there’s something about Mary It has been a busy few weeks with a sick mother and one-legged one-armed son soContinue reading “Week 20 – There’s something about Mary”
Week 18 – Ode to Port Fairy
Port Fairy never disappoints. Sometimes it is even better in winter. It is familiar, but often surprising, it has fresh air, space and a great pace. Perfect for walking.
Week 17 – Hugs for Hobart’s huge trees, hills and humanity
Where – Queens Domain Hobart including Royal Tasmania Botanical Gardens What – 5.36km round trip from Royal Hobart Hospital In 10 words – Bulokes, birds, bright leaves, city bush, buildings, big trees Okay, so I am breaking the rules this week. But it has been a week of breaking things – including one ankle andContinue reading “Week 17 – Hugs for Hobart’s huge trees, hills and humanity”
Week 16 – Mountains (and rocks) to climb at Budj Bim
What – Budj Bim National Park Where – 10km from Macarthur How long – 9km walk around part of the lake and the Lava Canal Walk In 10 words – Place of adventures, memories, tranquility, beauty and (sadly) burnt trees Budj Bim National Park, formerly Mt Eccles, is my favourite place. It is 10km fromContinue reading “Week 16 – Mountains (and rocks) to climb at Budj Bim”
Week 15 – Big Bend to Barbours Lake and back
What – Barengi Djul (Wimmera River) from Big Bend to Barbours Lake and back Where – Wimmera Track west of Wail in Wail State Forest How long – 9km 10 words or less – River, dry lake, sand, scars, pines, camping, wallaby, kangaroo, questions…. We all know the Wimmera River – Barengi Djul orContinue reading “Week 15 – Big Bend to Barbours Lake and back”
Week 14 – All fired up about Mt Talbot
Today we climbed a little-known gem of the Southern Wimmera. Perched between Red Rock – Lil Lil and the Black Ranges – Burrunj, Mount Talbot is a tiny peak with plenty of colour, character and history. The 2020 Greater Gariwerd Landscape Draft Management Plan lists both artefact sites and rock art at this reserve andContinue reading “Week 14 – All fired up about Mt Talbot”
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