WALK REPORT AUGUST 14
We were so lucky to have a perfect day for a very picturesque walk yesterday. Nine of us enjoyed a tranquil walk from Daylesford Lake to Tipperary Springs and back, with the sound of Sailors Creek in our ears as it coursed its way over rocks. The track has been very well repaired after storm damage but we could see its results in the numbers of downed trees along the way. Unfortunately we were unable to do the loop return as only one track has been reopened but good views were to be had from both directions. This is one of the prettiest walks out of Daylesford and on reaching the Springs, we all enjoyed the morning tea break in the sun.
Afterwards we repaired to Frangos for coffee and cake before heading off for home. We were also very pleased to welcome Penny Barkas to the group.
AUGUST 14 BUSHWALK - Daylesford Lake to Tipperary Springs & return
Meet at Llanberris at 9.20 for a 9.30am departure, or at the Daylesford Lake carpark at 10am.
Llanberris is the carpark immediately on your left as you turn left off Main Rd into Eureka St, coming from Buninyong.
Distance: 7.5kms
Grade: B
Bring morning tea.
We will walk from the lake via Twin Bridges to Tipperary Springs on the western side of Sailors Creek and return, as the east side is still closed due to storm damage. This is an easy walk but at times the track is single file and could be slippery if it has recently rained. It is a pretty walk, with lovely views down to the creek. Morning tea at Tipperary Springs and coffee/lunch afterwards in Daylesford. Toilets are available at both Lake Daylesford and Tipperary Springs.
Led by Helen & Tim B.
A very brief walk report - July 31
A cold but sunny day brought 14 walkers out this morning to circumnavigate Lake Wendouree. A very pleasant time, walking and chatting, was had by all.
It was lovely to see Marlene, Helen McD and Maria join us for coffee at The Yacht Club, which very efficiently had us seated and coffeed in no time.
Thanks to Libby for the photo.
July 24 Walk Report
A lovely sunny day brought nineteen people out to enjoy a walk that took us through some urban areas but mostly along made tracks beside the Kensington Creek. Once having left the busy Delacombe Town Centre, it was a pleasant surprise to find ourselves in the natural beauty of the creek and its quiet surrounds.
We stopped at a spot beside the water that was made for a banana break, before looping back towards DTC. Crossing Glenelg Hwy, we walked up the back of the shopping centre and made our way to Wildseed Cafe for coffee.
Many thanks to David R and Helen McL for a very interesting and enjoyable walk, and for ordering up perfect weather for us.
Bushwalk -- 24th July - Winter Valley.
Walk Report July 10
Thursday morning was cold and wet but 10 intrepid people braved the elements to complete a very enjoyable walk. Apart from some rain at the beginning, it was clear, and not too cold if we kept moving.
From the rotunda in the Botanical Gardens we made our way to Strawberry Glen Lane which soon became a single file track through some pretty bush land. This opened up to a very attractive vista of hills to the south of the Midland Highway. We continued walking mainly on unmade roads which had become impassable to cars due to the rain and then back to the Gardens via the Fasham Rd track and some suburban streets.
Coffee was enjoyed at Espresso Depot and we were all glad to have taken on the challenge. Often if the weather looks a bit grim, it can be surprisingly enjoyable to get out walking.
July 10 Bushwalk - BUNINYONG
Meet at 9.20 for a 9.30am departure from the rotunda in the Buninyong Botanical Gardens. There are toilets in the gardens and parking is available on the road.
We will walk on the more bushy south side of Buninyong, mainly along unmade roads and tracks. They are quite wet and muddy in places, after the rain, so poles would be useful. Category B.
Distance is around 8.5kms.
Bring a snack for morning tea but we will be able to walk to Espresso Depot for coffee after the walk.
Led by Helen & Tim B.
June 26 Haddon Common Walk Report
19 walkers were very lucky yesterday to miss the rain of the previous days when we met at Haddon Primary School to complete the Haddon Common loop walk. We were very pleased to welcome new member, Sheila, to the group. Although briskly cold when we set out, we soon warmed up after passing the Haddon Memorial Reserve, established by the community in 2000, and an old water trough and pump before walking into the Haddon Common Bushland Reserve.
This was a generally easy walk through light bush and on made tracks. We had to skirt several extremely large puddles, evidence of heavy rain in the area, but nothing too challenging. We enjoyed a break and a snack on a well chosen log before heading off to finish the walk back at the school. From there a large group met at In the Sticks Cafe at the Avalon Nursery for a warming drink.
This was a most enjoyable walk in very convivial company and many thanks go to John and Dot for organising and leading the walk.
Haddon Common Bushland Reserve - Loop Walk June 26
WALK REPORT JUNE 12
After an easy drive to Castlemaine, our group of 8 met up at the Leanganook Camping area, in the Mt Alexander Regional Park, for the beginning of our loop walk. Walking through native grassland and Manna woodland, we first visited Ed’s Seat Lookout which had some pretty views, and then on towards Dog Rocks where we had lunch. There were many beautiful granite rock formations to admire along the way and at Dog Rocks. The weather was intermittently foggy and sunny so it was lovely to enjoy the sun when it came out.
On the way back down the mountain, we stopped at the ruins of a former silk worm farm, dating from the 1870’s. It was a pioneering enterprise, run by women, but unfortunately short lived as the site was totally inappropriate.
A stop for coffee at Das Kaffeehaus in Castlemaine on the way home finished the day perfectly. A big thank you to Jean and Graeme for their efforts in preparing and leading the walk, which proved to be most enjoyable and interesting.
