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TheTahbilk Wetlands Walk & the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, (Oxley to Milawa) in late '21, with three walks rescheduled to '22

25/9/2021

 
​The ever-changing patchwork of Covid lockdowns and easing restrictions meant that our planned September walk to Kwat Kwat lookout did not take place. On a positive note, it now means we have three interesting walks already rescheduled into 2022 and we will hopefully have a year free of interruption.
 
The remaining walks for the year are the wetlands walk at Tahbilk (October), and the rescheduled Oxley Milawa walk for November. Details of a December Christmas break up will be in the next newsletter.
 
In some good news for the month, the Warby-Ovens National Park is now an internationally recognised conservation area, one of only four Australian sites admitted to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Green List. This is a great effort by Parks Victoria and local volunteers, and reminds us what an amazing richness we have available for our walks.
 
Wednesday October 6th: Wetlands Walk, Tahbilk
 
This walk will be through the wetlands at Tahbilk in the grounds of the winery.  We will stroll along 6kms of trails and boardwalks, past billabongs and the river flats of the Goulburn.  The wetlands support a wide variety of flora and fauna.
 
Enclosed footwear must be worn, and the trails can be slippery, so consider walking poles. A gold coin donation is required at the entrance.  Please bring a picnic lunch, as the previously planned cafe is unavailable.  Please confirm with Glen Chessells by Monday October 4th on 0431201077 or gchess@hotmail.com.
 
Meet at the Seniors’ Complex Carpark, Fawckner Drive, at 9.30am. Members are asked to confirm with Glen if they need transport or can provide it.
 
Wednesday 3rd November: Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, Oxley to Milawa
 
The group this month will take to the beautiful King Valley for a Rail Trail walk.  Starting at Oxley, the walk of approx 7 kms along a relatively flat path will lead us to Milawa for lunch at one of the local cafes, Covid restrictions permitting. Car shuttles will be arranged on the day, and for those looking for more exercise after a relaxing lunch, a further 2km brings us to the Milawa Cheese Company. The walk provides an introduction to the 116km Rail Trail which winds through northeastern Victoria.
 
As always, hat, drink, sunscreen and walking poles are recommended, and we will meet at 9.15am. Please confirm attendance with Glen as above by Monday 1st November, also check to confirm lunch arrangements.
 
If new members are unsure of their ability for these walks, please check with convenors Glen Chessells as above, or Julie McNeill 0407823031.  Car sharing is usually available, with a small contribution to costs.
 
Julie McNeill
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Cremona Bridge 
(The Cremona Bridge Walk is one of three walks rescheduled to 2022)

    About Easywalks 

    Easywalks is a group for those who have enjoyed bushwalking in the past and for anyone interested in exploring the amazing tracks, trails and lookouts within about an hour's drive of Benalla.

    Meeting monthly, the day will include a walk of about 8km, a picnic or cafe lunch and very often include sites of historical or botanical interest.  

    Participants should be able to walk at a reasonable pace on well defined tracks, without a lot of climbing. Sturdy shoes
    are essential! You will also need to carry a small daypack with lunch, drinks etc as needed.

    Meeting times

    1st Wednesday of the month from March.

    ​Meeting times are usually at 9.30am, with the convenor notified of attendance three days prior. 

    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 and contact details

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    Julie McNeill
    0407 823 031

    Thank you,Glen

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    Thank you Glen Chessells for co-convening Easy Walks for the past two years!

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