Wednesday 1st June:  Victoria Lake to Shepparton Botanic Gardens.
 
We have previously explored the amazing Botanic Gardens, but on this walk, with the new suspension bridge, we walk from Victoria Lake to the Gardens and return,a total of approx 8km. BYO picnic lunch--we will stop at the Gardens after walking along the Goulburn and Broken rivers, with plenty of shorter walks to explore in the gardens including the beautiful Honeysuckle Rise lookout.

We will leave the Seniors’ carpark, Fawkner Dve, by 9am. Please confirm with Glen by Monday 30th May on 0431201077, or [email protected]. Remember to bring lunch, snacks, a drink and comfortable shoes.

Car sharing for all walks is usually available, with a small contribution.
 
Wednesday 6th July: Murchison
 
This walk will begin with a drive to Murchison and an exploration of Riverbank Gardens and Boardwalk. We will then follow the trail along the Goulburn River before taking another track that will lead us to the water’s edge.  We will return the same way, which will result in a walk of 4km.  Lunch will be at the Murchison bakery. For those wishing to continue walking a further 2km we will meander to the historic cemetery to visit the Italian Ossario, noted for its historic and aesthetic significance.

Meet in the carpark at 9.30 to leave at 9.45am. Please confirm with Glen as above.


Julie McNeill

After a lovely drive through rolling hills and blue skies, we arrived in the lovely little town of Jamieson.  Our first walk was the Island Walk, where. at the foot of the island, the Jamieson and Goulburn rivers come together before flowing into Lake Eildon.  Once owned by Jamieson’s first doctor, the island later became overgrown with blackberries, but the local community cleared it and planted many native trees.

After lunch in the picnic ground, we began the River Walk, following the Jamieson river through a caravan park and past swimming holes, picnic spots and lovely large autumn toned trees. Crossing Brewery Bridge, so called for the Goulburn Brewery - 1864 - which was located nearby, we walked through the town with its historic buildings and information boards.

Thanks to Wende Sturgess for leading this beautiful walk and for her detailed planning.

Glen Chessells