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Week 38 – Cop a look at the police paddock

Named for its former use as a horse paddock for police horses, this reserve on the northern tip of Horsham provides arresting views, fishing, great walking tracks and an island of nature on the edge of town.

Week 37 – Dooen the bridge to the weir

There is nothing like limited travel options to help you appreciate your own back yard. The track from Riverside heading upstream towards Dooen is a perfect discovery – with its history, cultural heritage, nature, classic riverscape and all on the edge of town.

Week 36 – The one where we got away – Fish Falls

Where Fish Falls in Grampians Gariewerd starting from Zumsteins How – park at the Zumsteins car park and follow the signs What – great walk along good paths, meandering along Mackenzie River 10 words – escape, peaceful, great track, rocks, water,  awesome views and waterfalls One last escape before lockdown was the early morning dashContinue reading “Week 36 – The one where we got away – Fish Falls”

Week 25 – Uncleared and with lakes – at Clear Lake

What – private bush block   Where – between Arapiles and Clear Lake  How long – 6.5km  10 words – Relaxing, diverse, great banksias, angry bees, amazing history, resilient landscape   Farming defines much of what many Wimmera people produce, earn and do every day – but  it has  changed the landscape forever.  What was once a wild tangleContinue reading “Week 25 – Uncleared and with lakes – at Clear Lake”

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 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 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”