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 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 20 – There’s something about Mary
Week 20 – St Mary’s Lake, Tooan What St Mary’s Lake – dry lake and reserve. 5km walk Where – Tooan Mitre Road, Tooan In 10 words – Beautiful beach, great trees, quite kangaroos – there’s something about Mary It has been a busy few weeks with a sick mother and one-legged one-armed son soContinue reading “Week 20 – There’s something about Mary”
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 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”
52 weeks 52 walks 