Come for a walk along the Wimmera river upstream from Horsham and see how Big the water holes are!
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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 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 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”
Week 7 – Wimmera River walk
What – Wimmera River Loop – lockdown route Where – Weir Park return loop via ANZAC bridge Distance – 4km 10 words – Old favourite, urban getaway, noisy cockatoos, drowned trees, great asset So who would have thought we’d be in the middle of a snap lock down in week 7. With 5km limits weContinue reading “Week 7 – Wimmera River walk”
Week 9 – Moon walking in the pink
Week 9 -Pink Lake – Lochiel Reserve Western Highway, 8km west of Dimboola Distance – 3.5 km around the lake 10 words – Moonscape, salt is art, stark, beautiful, no water little sun Sunrise sounds like the perfect time to experience the full blast of Pink Lake’s brilliant colour. The 45ha salt lake sits justContinue reading “Week 9 – Moon walking in the pink”
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”
52 weeks 52 walks 