25
September
2005
Went on a pleasant bushwalk to the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve about 80km North East of Melbourne where we visited the Wilhelmina Falls. Only 15km, just a short bushwalk for me but it was a magical day (tshirt weather in September!!) and a very pleasant trip, well worth the 1.5 hr drive to get to the reserve. Perfect spot for a picnic or even an overnight camp out.
Posted: Walking
20
August
2005
I signed up for another BBC walk this time around the Dandenong Ranges. Now the Dandenong Ranges are very close to Melbourne ( less then 40 minutes travel time) but I been disappointed with the ‘Ranges on a previous walk as I found the Dandenong Ranges small, the scenery monotonous with plenty of housing scattered around the edges of the various “parks”. What I did not realise is around the other side of the ranges away from the houses, reservoirs etc, is a another, larger park with diverse and fascinating scenery. So after 24KM, I believe my boots have gained a greater respect for the Dandenong Ranges. 
Posted: Walking
31
July
2005
Went on a bushwalk through the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park, a major mining area during Australia’s gold rush period. The walk was a step back in time to see the old crushing plant (The Garfield Wheel), some of the gold mining shafts dug vertically through the shale rock to mine the gold veins and the Welsh Village.
Part of the track is also the Great Dividing Trail which the settlers used to transverse through the Great Dividing Range to the open plains (and settlements) beyond.
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