swamp – 52 weeks 52 walks

Week 31 – Standing tall among runaways in altered states

This is a story of giant trees, disappearing lakes and disputed territory, with a few rabbits, crooks and mis-directed explorers thrown in.
Bordering on the ridiculous? Well yes. It’s that too – literally at Mullinger Swamp.

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 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”