Wednesday 6th September: Kinnairds’ Wetlands, Numurkah
With over 145 bird species recorded, this walk on the outskirts of Numurkah will take in several short trails through the mostly red gum forest which is fed by flows from the Muckatah catchment. Stopping initially in Numurkah, we will then drive on to the Wetlands, returning to Numurkah Park for a BYO picnic or takeaway lunch.
Meet at the Seniors’ carpark at 9.30am, with confirmation to Julie by text, email or phone message on 0407823031 or [email protected]. Remember drinks and a picnic lunch. Car sharing is usually available for a small contribution.
Wednesday 4th October: Warby Ovens National Park: Friends Track and Wildflowers
This much anticipated walk has been delayed both by bad weather and covid over the past three years, so we will cross fingers for some sunshine. One for the wildflower enthusiasts, we will leave Benalla at 9.30 for Wenhams’ Camp, taking the Friends’ Track with a diversion to Kwat Kwat lookout with views over the Ovens Valley to the alps.The track passes a stand of iconic grass trees, through forested granite hills and spring wildflowers. Lunch will be a BYO picnic at Wenhams’ Camp, meeting details as above at the Seniors’ carpark.
Julie McNeill
With over 145 bird species recorded, this walk on the outskirts of Numurkah will take in several short trails through the mostly red gum forest which is fed by flows from the Muckatah catchment. Stopping initially in Numurkah, we will then drive on to the Wetlands, returning to Numurkah Park for a BYO picnic or takeaway lunch.
Meet at the Seniors’ carpark at 9.30am, with confirmation to Julie by text, email or phone message on 0407823031 or [email protected]. Remember drinks and a picnic lunch. Car sharing is usually available for a small contribution.
Wednesday 4th October: Warby Ovens National Park: Friends Track and Wildflowers
This much anticipated walk has been delayed both by bad weather and covid over the past three years, so we will cross fingers for some sunshine. One for the wildflower enthusiasts, we will leave Benalla at 9.30 for Wenhams’ Camp, taking the Friends’ Track with a diversion to Kwat Kwat lookout with views over the Ovens Valley to the alps.The track passes a stand of iconic grass trees, through forested granite hills and spring wildflowers. Lunch will be a BYO picnic at Wenhams’ Camp, meeting details as above at the Seniors’ carpark.
Julie McNeill
