After the cancellation of the early January walk at Myrtleford (due to the extreme heat) Karen’s Buffalo Plateau walk was most timely, and 11 enthusiastic club members ambled around in mid 20’s temperatures while Wangaratta sizzled!!
We completed a series of short easy walks totalling about 7kms, which were combined into a loop in the vicinity of Lake Catani and the Gorge.
After lunch in the shade beside the old cricket pitch near the Chalet, and a final effort ascending the Monolith, most of us cooled off in the gorgeous clean lake. The water was perfect – about 22 degrees, and was being enjoyed by lots of smiling families.
Coming events
Saturday, 3rd February
Beechworth tree walk
June, 0434 338 404
Beechworth is renowned for the diversity, majesty and beauty of its old trees – an urban forest. Enjoy respite from the heat on this shaded walk at 500m elevation. From Beechworth Station we have maps, species notes and some anecdotes for the Silvia Banksia Walk along Spring Creek, some byway streets in the town, and in Mayday Hills. Morning tea at Lake Sambell; lunch optional (depending on heat of the day). An easy walk of approx 6km.
Friday 16th to Sunday 18th February, Mt Buller weekend
Glenda, 5721 5114, or 0499 535 202
Adrian has organised this weekend at Mt Buller with easy, medium and possibly hard walks.
Accommodation at Benalla Ski Club Lodge ( www.benallaskiclub.com.au); a 13 bedroom/49 bed lodge with ensuite bathroom to each bedroom, and no bunk beds.
BYO meal Friday, and a shared meal (cost TBA) on Saturday night.
Register early to enable calculation of accommodation (b/w $80-$110 pp for two night stay). Payment due by 24th January.
Saturday’s walk from Mt Buller to Mt Stirling is expected to be a highlight (both a medium distance and longer hike offered).
Sunday walks will offer a selection from Little Buller; Buller summit walk; village walk.