Week 29 -Norton crosses

Week 29 – Norton crosses What – Parts of Norton Creek Where – Around Wonwondah, off Henty Highway, south of Horsham. In 10 words –  Gentle walk, nice creek, roos, moss, red dirt, unusual scar. Week 29 and it has rained. Things are wet so we must carefully pick our roads. Signs saying ‘dry weatherContinue reading “Week 29 -Norton crosses”

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 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”