Come for a walk along the Wimmera river upstream from Horsham and see how Big the water holes are!
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Week 48 Blazing trails on Barringgi Gadjin’s banks
The Bridge to Bridge walk in Horsham takes you from the Showgrounds in the middle of town, through houses, on a country track and over the bridge at Riverside. Then it is a lovely winding trail through trees and flowers on the other side of the bank, as you return to your starting point.
Week 47 – Mitre had a nice walk today
Standing atop Dyurrite (Mt Arapiles) we see Mitre Lake looms large on the landscape but many never walk its shores. Today we will with the salt, the sand and in the tracks of bikes and kangaroos.
Week 41 – A real Wyn Wyn situation
Lake Wyn Wyn is a peaceful haven. Quiet, empty, still and vast. It also have a few stories to tell. Read on and find out more.
Week 40 – Open door and open space at Ratzcatle
Ratzcastle Lake Reserve is an unexpected and noble treasure, perched in sandy scrub 10km south of Goroke.
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 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 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 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”
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