Eight club members walked beside the Ovens River, after a short car shuffle, and we ambled for about six kilometres in delightful conditions along the track from the southernmost place on the river inside the Warby Ovens National Park, to the location where Frost’s Crossing track meets the Ovens Track.
We visited all the campsites along the way checking for litter, plus obvious weeds, and were pleasantly surprised by the lack of rubbish, and by interacting with campers clearly looking after that environment while really enjoying the serenity! Two healthy looking koalas were seen close to one camping area.
Coming Events
17th to 30th April – Bainz Gallery
In the foyer of the Wangaratta Library for the next two weeks – an exhibition of art stemming from the Warby Ovens National Park flora, fauna and magnificent views of our club’s special area!
Saturday, 26th April. Yackandandah Creek,
Karen, 0409 215 286
An easy walk of approx 6.5k, or an easy/medium return walk of approx 13k along a new section of the rail trail between Yackandandah and Osbornes Flat.
The trail leads alongside the Yackandandah Creek, and is mostly within the Recreation Reserve. A good surface, slightly undulating, with about 50m difference in elevation from one end to the other.
Saturday, 10th May. Kangaroo Hill, Eldorado.
Jeanette, 0417 546 974
A choice of two walks.
A medium to hard loop walk of approximately 14k from Eldorado township to Reedy Creek, and into Chiltern Mount Pilot National Park. Following gravel roads, bush tracks and a short, steep, rough, and rocky scramble over a partly eroded bush track enroute to the top of Kangaroo Hill for excellent views, then back down to a creek crossing. Some minor waterfalls, if there’s been enough rain.
A shorter option of approx 11k, which excludes the climb up Kangaroo Hill. Both walks include a creek crossing, so BYO spare footwear, and poles.