After several club members withdrew due to the “unseasonable” predicted hot day, a small but enthusiastic group ambled along three of the Winton Wetlands area’s designated short walks.
In rapidly warming conditions, we covered the almost three kilometres of the Green’s Hill Track, enjoying fantastic views over the now full lakes, and the accompanying massive bird life, before walking the less than a kilometre long Humphrie’s Hill Track in a slow fashion as “beware of snake” signs were evident!!
The drive into the eastern part of the wetlands was less direct than normal as Boggy Creek Road is closed due to flood damage.
We then visited the Mokoan Hub, for a delightful coffee and cake break, before exploring the one kilometre long indigenous sculpture park (Lotipati Natjan Danak) and the beginning of the Woodland Walk.
[Andy]
Coming Events
Wednesday, 14th December
WONP Billabongs and Ovens River Flats, Killawarra. Michael, 0447 617 880
A medium loop walk of approx 14k on bush tracks among billabongs, creeks and the Ovens River flats at Killawarra. There was an abundance of birdlife in this area the last time we completed this walk.
Friday, 16th December – Christmas Party at 6pm for members
Bowmans-Murmungee Memorial Hall, 6 Neary’s Lane, Murmungee.
BYO BBQ, contact Kath (0401 752 550) or Marita (0427 521 122) to book in; bring either a salad or sweet to share.
Sunday, 18th December. View Point Nature Walk and Underground River Track, Mount Buffalo NP
Cecily, 0490 024 471
An easy walk of approx nine kilometres through tall Alpine Ash Forest on a variety of terrain walking tracks and vehicle tracks, taking in Lake Catani, View Point Nature Walk, and the Underground River Track to Billson’s and Haunted Gorge Lookouts.