Week 44 – This dynamic duo is sweet and gorgeous

Today’s walks are sweet and gorgeous, northern Gariwerd’s dynamic duo – Golton Gorge and Beehive falls.

Week 33 – A Towering example of vision

It is a rare volcanic example, it has inspired many paintings, been burned, quarried, cleared, grazed and racing through and over – and today has also been reborn – it is Tower Hill – come for a walk and find out more….

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 15 – Big Bend to Barbours Lake and back

What – Barengi Djul (Wimmera River) from Big Bend to Barbours Lake and back Where – Wimmera Track west of Wail in Wail State Forest How long – 9km 10 words or less  – River, dry lake, sand, scars, pines, camping, wallaby, kangaroo, questions….   We all know the Wimmera River –  Barengi Djul orContinue reading “Week 15 – Big Bend to Barbours Lake and back”

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 2 – Mitre Rock near Natimuk

Mitre just seen the best sun rise this year! Where – Mitre Rock Distance – elevation 230 metres but the climb was only about 50m Time – less than an hour In 10 words – Little gem, amazing rocks and awesome dawn views across landscape. So we have made it to week 2. January 9Continue reading “Week 2 – Mitre Rock near Natimuk”