Seven of us from Warby Range Bushwalkers set out for this hillside adventure on Sunday, 13 April.
We started near Gapsted Wines, and it was a bit fresh with quite a breeze blowing, so we walked fast to warm up.
Up and into the bush, then along a bush road we meandered at the edge of the Stanley State Forest.
There would have been spectacular views of the surrounding hills, but due to the smoke from burn offs we weren’t able to fully enjoy them. What we did delight in of course was each other’s company as well as simply ambling through the bush.
At lunch time we had completed the 12km walk, and we ended our trek with a picnic lunch in the shade, as by then the day had warmed up!
[Marita]
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.