Lesley’s walk on Saturday, on a perfect sunny Autumn day, was to Native Dog Peak, with its rocky outcrops and views overlooking the Woolshed Valley. This is an area closely associated with Ned Kelly and his bushrangers, and is renowned for its excellent rocky scenery. Twelve participants walked around 12 kilometres on a mostly undulating…
Monthly Archives: May 2023
Wednesday, 10th May. Lower Ovens Walk.
Eleven walkers, including Benny, an international visitor from Timor Leste, walked about seven kilometres along the banks of the Ovens River in superb weather conditions. After driving in on the Frost’s Crossing Track from the Yarrawonga Road, we parked near Cleal’s Bend, and then followed the river track south until Hill’s track heads off to…
Ovens Loop Walk : April 30
Today’s Ovens Loop walk had 19 participants, and our start/finish point was at the base of Reform Hill, just to the east of Myrtleford’s town centre. Reform Hill was the site of significant gold mining in the old days, but in present times is renowned as an enjoyable place for a day walk. April 30…
Monthly Archives: May 2023
Woolshed Valley : May 13
Lesley’s walk on Saturday, on a perfect sunny Autumn day, was to Native Dog Peak, with its rocky outcrops and views overlooking the Woolshed Valley. This is an area closely associated with Ned Kelly and his bushrangers, and is renowned for its excellent rocky scenery. Twelve participants walked around 12 kilometres on a mostly undulating…
Wednesday, 10th May. Lower Ovens Walk.
Eleven walkers, including Benny, an international visitor from Timor Leste, walked about seven kilometres along the banks of the Ovens River in superb weather conditions. After driving in on the Frost’s Crossing Track from the Yarrawonga Road, we parked near Cleal’s Bend, and then followed the river track south until Hill’s track heads off to…
Ovens Loop Walk : April 30
Today’s Ovens Loop walk had 19 participants, and our start/finish point was at the base of Reform Hill, just to the east of Myrtleford’s town centre. Reform Hill was the site of significant gold mining in the old days, but in present times is renowned as an enjoyable place for a day walk. April 30…