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Week 13 – My big Boundary buddy

Today we visit an old friend.
We’ve caught up dozens of times over the past 14 years.
I have seen her struggle in the heat, get cold and wet in the winter and be knocked around by big winds.
And once – just once – I saw her shine with metre deep-water which quietly sprinted from surrounding hills within hours of rain.
She is the 154ha Boundary Swamp, 35km WSW from Horsham and 10km south of Mount Arapiles

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 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 2 – Mitre Rock near Natimuk

Mitre just seen the best sun rise this year! Where – Mitre Rock Distance – elevation 230 metres but the climb was only about 50m Time – less than an hour In 10 words – Little gem, amazing rocks and awesome dawn views across landscape. So we have made it to week 2. January 9Continue reading “Week 2 – Mitre Rock near Natimuk”