We drove to the Picnic Area for lunch before looking for wild flowers nearby. There were quite a few in the area, but the dry winter has had a dramatic negative effect.
Vaughan Cowan
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In early October five walkers enjoyed fine weather to explore the northern part of the main section of the Reef Hills. We had morning lunch at the junction of Indian’s and Johnston’s roads before heading down Indian’s road. This area had a very good display of wattles during late winter, but they were passing their best. At Tower Road, we headed up a track near the Pistol Range to return to the cars. A pleasant walk, with interesting Mine Shafts and dumped rubbish. We drove to the Picnic Area for lunch before looking for wild flowers nearby. There were quite a few in the area, but the dry winter has had a dramatic negative effect. Coming up on Wednesday November 7th - Belles Peak off the Tiger Hill road near Tatong. It is a very attractive area which we have not been to for some time. There is a short stretch of steep climb (which we will take slowly) but otherwise easy. We will leave Barkly Street car park at 9-30am. Please ring 5762 1980.
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About Easy WalksEasy Walks are aimed at maintaining fitness by introducing people to bushwalking and giving previous bushwalkers the opportunity to continue bushwalking on shorter, easier and well defined tracks. Walks will
be approximately 5 - 7 kms without a lot of climbing, usually within an hour’s drive of Benalla. Participants will require sturdy shoes & be able to carry a backpack containing snack, lunch, adequate water, water-proof jacket, and personal items. Members are asked to notify walk leaders of attendance at least 3 days prior to the walk to enable carpooling,travel costs, and other arrangements. Meeting times1st Wednesday - 9:00/10:00 start - All Day - from March
Easy Walks are held on the first Wednesday of the month recommenc-ing in March 2021 and leave from the carpark behind the Seniors Complex (U3A), Fawckner Drive, Benalla. Meeting times are usually around 9-10am depending on the season and weather conditions or as deter-mined by the walk leader. Check the monthly U3A Newsletter and confirm any details with the walk leader. Convenors and contact detailsJulie McNeill 0407 832 031 and Glen Chessells 0437 201 077
Thank you so much to retiring group leaders Wendy Sturgess and Margaret Walshe for convening Easy Walks for the past two years!
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