​Coming up on Wednesday 5 May, the Pangarang Lookout Walk and Pine Gully Nature Trail  in the Warby-Ovens National Park will offer members an “ambler” or “rambler” option.  The Pangarang Lookout walk of 4.5km return, offers panoramic views to the west over farmland and floodplain.  The formed track has a gentle slope with some low obstacles, becoming moderately steep towards the end.

Amblers preferring a more easy-going option will take the 2km loop of the Pine Gully Nature Trail, with the Pine Gully Falls seen from the viewing platform.  Both groups will reunite at Pine Gully for a picnic lunch.

Walkers are strongly encouraged to bring a walking stick or pole for both walks, which are rocky in places.

Please confirm your attendance by Monday 3rd May with Glenys Chessells 0431201077 or [email protected].  Remember to bring a hat, sunscreen if needed, picnic lunch and a drink, and consider a walking stick or pole(s)

Meet at the Seniors’ Complex, Fawckner Drive carpark at 9.15am. Detailed directions will be provided at the carpark.
 
If new members are unsure of their ability for these walks, please check with convenors Glen Chessells as above, or Julie McNeill 0407823031, [email protected].  Please also add convenors’ numbers to your mobile.  Car sharing is usually available, with a small contribution to costs.
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Glen Chessells and Julie McNeill

A rock formation depicting the date 1961 created some interest thanks to Rupe, who noticed it appeared the same when viewed from each side.  Andi later discovered it was the date a fire tower had been erected there.  The return walk to the Beechworth-Chiltern Road was a little slower as it was quite a hot day.

We then drove to Woolshed Falls for lunch and concluded our day by walking to the viewing platform high above the falls and then down onto the rocks below, where many people were paddling and walking across the falls.

We thanked Fujiie for leading this walk, for his planning and for alerting many of us to the existence of this lovely park. 

​Glen Chessells