Tag Archives: Cultural heritage

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 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 19 – Billimina, how great thou art

Week 19 – Billimina rock art SHELTER Where –Billimina Rock Shelter How – From Horsham – 50km south on Henty Highway and turn off at Bilywing Road and head to Buandik Camping ground. What – Aboriginal rock shelter and artworks. Walk is only 2.2km 10 words – Amazing place, living museum, witnessing history going backContinue reading “Week 19 – Billimina, how great thou art”

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”

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 5 – Barrett Flora and Fauna Reserave

Week 5 – Barrett Flora and Fauna Reserve What – Barrett Flora and Fauna Reserve Where – Near the corner of Barrat and Dogwood roads, Wallup What – 220ha flora and fauna reserve beside the Barrett timber plantation In 10 words – A Wimmera oasis of swamps, birds, trees, kangaroos, holes, harps We all knowContinue reading “Week 5 – Barrett Flora and Fauna Reserave”