Sunday’s walk to Barry Falls (near Eldorado) was on a rather cold and overcast day, with a 50% chance of a shower.
After parking in a camping space, close to Kangaroo Crossing, the 14 rugged up participants took a bush track through to Nieoffs Road. After turning right into Nieoffs Road, we then walked the short distance to Warbler Track.
Along Warbler Track we passed the intersection for Currawong Track then, after a couple of narrow stream crossings, we reached the one that lets you know if there is, or is not, water over the upcoming falls.
The stream did not disappoint, and we continued on the picturesque bush track to Barry Falls for morning tea. Following this, we returned along the gully to Warbler Track and continued onto the other intersection with Nieoffs Road. From here four walkers went left to return to the foot track to Kangaroo Crossing, completing a walk of about six kilometres.
The remaining walkers continued to the right, and a steady uphill to reach some mine ruins, and a dam. The ‘Hidden Friend Tin Mine’ was reached for lunch, with views overlooking the Ovens Valley, and towards the Warby Ranges, and we then explored the ruins.
Following the exploring, we returned to Nieoffs Road to take the track opposite, and downhill, to a picturesque dam surrounded by forest (the dam slows the water flow to Barry Falls). We then returned to Nieoffs Road, and then had a quick descent back to the foot track to Kangaroo Crossing.
Those who completed the longer route walked about 10k, and it did not rain!
[Jeanette]