Yarrowee Walk Report

Walk Report June 27.

Twenty members gathered beside White Flat Oval on a bright, crisp morning, for our walk along the Yarrowee River. A warm welcome to new member, Robert Bonnici, on his second walk with the group.

As we set off from the oval, it was pleasing to see the extensive landscape rectification works, undertaken since the Ballarat Sewer Build Project passed through the area. We admired the beautiful, red brick architecture of the old Sunnyside Woollen Mill across the river, as we moved from the bluestone channel to the natural river environment.

The effort of the community and Council to clean up the river is evident with much less rubbish visible in, and beside the stream. Our route took us into the wetlands, which are thriving despite the very low rainfall we are experiencing. It is a walk of contrasts as we then passed through an area of native forest before crossing the wetlands boardwalk, then up to the Yuille Homestead site and the picnic area. 

A pleasant surprise greeted us here with new, under cover areas, landscaping, parking and track work. We enjoyed our morning tea in the sun, before retracing our steps back to White Flat.  Most headed off for lunch elsewhere, while a few us dined on the oval. A very pleasant 8.5km. walk in perfect weather. Many thanks to our Leader, Joan, and Whip, Christine.

Helen Mc.