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.
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Week 21 – A real Tchum – in fair weather or foul
Week 21 – Tchum Lake revisited What – Tchum Lake – lake, camping ground and reserve, about 4km walk in total. Where – 10km from Birchip on Birchip Wycheproof Road In 10 words – Oasis in a sea of crops – awesome box trees, running water It sits is in one of the driest parts ofContinue reading “Week 21 – A real Tchum – in fair weather or foul”
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 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”
52 weeks 52 walks 