The Spit is a fascinating area to walk. It is apparently the most easterly example of a lunette in Australia, having been built up over millions of years by the prevailing winds from the west.
The walk out from the car park on the Winton North road has an elevated pasture paddock lined by trees on the right, and increasingly good views of the Lake on the left. There is a good range of flowering trees in this area, and many more have been planted. After viewing the art work and exhibits at the end of the spit, we walked on to the “Bluff” for lunch. This is an elevated area which is an island when the water level is higher, and gives very good views of the central area of the lake and a wide range of birdlife
The walk out from the car park on the Winton North road has an elevated pasture paddock lined by trees on the right, and increasingly good views of the Lake on the left. There is a good range of flowering trees in this area, and many more have been planted. After viewing the art work and exhibits at the end of the spit, we walked on to the “Bluff” for lunch. This is an elevated area which is an island when the water level is higher, and gives very good views of the central area of the lake and a wide range of birdlife
To return to the cars you can retrace your steps, or take the vehicle road through the paddock. I think a car shuffle for the return (provided the track is not too wet) would be the best way to view the area. We had five walkers and only saw 2 beautiful black snakes.
Mid-week Walk, Nov 8
The Back Wall track begins on Dicksons Falls Nature walk track on Mount Buffalo, and takes you to the southernmost point on the plateau passing Giants Playground and ending with great views from the edge of the Back Wall. The walk is about 12 km. Leave Benalla 8.00 am. John Boehm will be leading the walk, and please ring: 0428 254 801.
The Back Wall track begins on Dicksons Falls Nature walk track on Mount Buffalo, and takes you to the southernmost point on the plateau passing Giants Playground and ending with great views from the edge of the Back Wall. The walk is about 12 km. Leave Benalla 8.00 am. John Boehm will be leading the walk, and please ring: 0428 254 801.
