We will be walking to the top of Mount Killawarra in the Northern Warby Ranges on September 2nd. It is only 334m high, and we start from an elevated level, so it is not too hard. There should be quite a few wildflowers out by then. We leave the Centre car park at 10.0am.
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Equipped with a good supply of waterproof clothing, we drove through intermittent showers on the way to Yarrawonga. The rain had stopped by the time we started walking on the Gorman Park circuit, but it was cold enough for gloves. It is on the Northern side of the Murray just below the weir. Gorman Park is natural bushland, which has been preserved and augmented by replanted areas and well formed tracks. It is bordered to the North and West by billabongs and the Yarrawonga-Mulwala Golf Courses, and to the South the Murray River. We then drove to the Yarrawonga Yacht Club to park and had our lunch in the Chinaman's Island Rotunda. There was a heavy rain shower before we walked the well maintained circuit. It is a very interesting area, with many interpretive notice boards and re-planted native plants. The lake has returned to its normal level, and the Cumberoona is floating again. Eight walkers had a very pleasant day.  Morning Tea, Gorman Park, Yarrawonga August 5. (Photo: Margaret Jenkins). |
About - 'Bushwalking - Easywalks'This is a group for those who have enjoyed 'Serious Bushwalking' in the past but who now need to moderate their walks.
It is a very social group for anyone interested in exploring the amazing tracks, trails and lookouts within an easy to medium drive from Benalla. Even though the occasional weather glitch has challenged us over the past few years, Easy Walks has enjoyed many memorable times exploring our local area. Meeting on the first Wednesday of each month, the walks are generally limited to 8kms on well-defined tracks, occasionally with a short easy climb. Our days outing can include sites of historical or botanical interest and occasionally even a Winery! Even though the walks are labelled Easy Walks, it is important that participants be able to walk at a reasonable pace and be able to keep up with the group. Sturdy shoes are essential! You will also need to carry a small daypack with lunch, drinks, hat, wet weather gear, etc as needed. Meeting times1st Wednesday of the month from March.
*Meeting times in 2025 will be 8.45 am to depart at 9.00 am, depending on distances covered, with the convenor notified of attendees three days prior to the day. We leave from the carpark behind the Seniors Complex (U3A), Fawckner Drive, Benalla. Car sharing is usually available with a small cost. Please note - Meeting times depend on the season and weather conditions or as determined by the walk leader. Check the U3A Newsletter and confirm any details with the walk leader. Convenor 2025
Bev Thornell
0447 193 244 Retiring Convenor
Julie McNeill
0407 823 031 Thank you, Julie, for co-convening Easy Walks with Glen Chesselss in 2021-2; then convening the group in 2023-4.
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