Six committed walkers enjoyed a break in the wintry conditions to hike up Mount Wombat, and along Seven Creeks in the Strathbogie area on Sunday.
We set off from the historic Strathbogie Cemetery, in Mount Wombat Flora and Fauna Reserve, where we were delighted to immediately encounter “fauna” in the shape of a beautiful koala which scrambled up a small tree.
We set off up the Mount Wombat Lookout vehicular road which ascends for about three kilometres, through beautiful tall eucalyptus forest, to the rocky summit at 799m altitude.
Here we enjoyed morning tea, and a magnificent 360 degree view with minimal haze.
After our descent back to the cars, we lingered at the cemetery, but not for too long as we had lunch to look forward to at the beautiful Polly McQuinns Picnic Area on the raging Seven Creeks, a 20 minute drive away.
After lunch we drove to near Strathbogie township and walked two kilometres, following the Seven Creeks from an old stockbridge, and exiting up to the Main Street.
We enjoyed the historic interest of the buildings and statues, before being enticed by the warmth and thought of a hot drink at the Strathbogie Store and Coffee Shop, whilst the weather threatened with about 10 spots of rain.
Overall, it was a brilliant day, encompassing two walks, and a taste of the Strathbogie area.
Anne Ford