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March - Delatite River; coming up - Bright 'Autumn Leaves'

18/3/2021

A lovely Autumn day saw a group of 14 head out to walk the Delatite River on Wednesday 10th March. The river was running fast, so it was great to see the water flowing over all the rocks and very surprising to see the size of some of the rocks. With all bridges built over the river crossings, we didn’t get any wet feet. The site of Tree Ferns in a cluster was rewarding to see. These ferns must have been years old by the size of them. The track was very well maintained so was easy walking with covers of shade and sunspots. There were a few bits that got the heart working but not for long distances. Very lucky to see very old Gum trees. It was great to welcome some new walkers to the group.

Thanks again to John for leading this walk.

Gwenda Tait

NEXT WALK - WEDNESDAY APRIL 14   2021 BRIGHT – AUTUMN LEAVES S – 3 - 3

Two pleasant walks – the Canyon Walk and the Cherry Tree Walk. If there have been early seasonal frosts, the Autumn leaves around Bright should be at their colourful best - to enjoy and photograph.

Meet at Barkly St tennis courts 8.00 am    Leave Benalla at 8.15 am

Leader Bev Thornell   0447 193 244

John Boehm,
Convenor

February - Mt Dunn; Coming up - Delatite River Mirimbah

3/3/2021

February's Mt Buffalo - Mt Dunn report

Seventeen walkers headed to Mt Dunn on Wednesday 10 February, and in so doing were able to escape the higher temperatures on the day compared to Benalla.   Temperatures were at least five degrees cooler and made for pleasant walking.

The track started at Lake Catani's day visitor site and joined the Long Plain valley track before rising to the base of Mt Dunn. Then it was a steep 250m climb to the top but not before climbing up several sections of a ladder to finally get a 360-degree view of the spectacular surroundings.    Wildflowers were still in abundance.

Good to see quite a few walkers who had not walked for a while and one visitor.   The walk was 8 km.

Coming up on Wednesday 10 March... Delatite River, Mirimbah

WED 10   March 2021   DELATITE RIVER MIRIMBAH S-3-3
An easy walk along the Delatite River starting at Mirimbah park, returning the same way.

Meet at Barkly St tennis courts 8.45 am Depart 9.00 am

Leader: John Boehm    0428 254801

John Boehm
Convenor

Go to Easy Walks

Benalla Bushwalking Group's 'Mid Week Walks'

Walks organised by the Benalla Bushwalking Club Inc. held on the second Wednesday of each month, weather permitting. These walks are suitable for the retired person of reasonable fitness. U3A members wishing to go on these walks need to join the Benalla Bushwalking Club for insurance purposes. Membership fees at present are $45 per person or $40 incl. $5 discount if paid before March 31. We pool cars and share transport costs.

Meeting times

The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 9.30 am or thereabouts at the Barkly Street carpark - old tennis courts behind Aldi. Information on meeting times for specific walks will be included in newsletters and on the calendar on the website.

Convenor & Contact Details

John Boehm 0428 254 801

Links

Benalla Bushwalking Club Website

Benalla Bushwalking Club on Facebook