Wednesday 22/03/2023 Pearl Point Track – Pearl Point – Binn Beach
Cape Conran Coastal Park, VICTORIA
Brabuwooloong Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies
Undeterred by our morning walk to Yerung “Gorge” we decided to check out the “spectacular sedimentary formations” at Pearl Point. This had been listed as a 25km return hike from East Cape and one we had seriously considered doing until Sue checked out the “All Trails” site for reviews. She could only find two, the main comment being “I hate sand!”
Wednesday 22/03/2023 Old Coast Road – East Yeerung Track – Yeerung River East Branch – Yeerung Gorge
Cape Conran Coastal Park, VICTORIA
Brabuwooloong Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies
Yeerung Gorge sounded like a good walk to do on the parks information flier so we determined that we would. As there is a lot of storm damage around the area, that eliminated the suggested starting which involved crossing the Yeerung River bridge which is now closed to vehicular use. Instead, we found ourselves driving around via the Old Coast Road and East Yeerung Track to the start, from where it would be a very short walk
Tuesday 21/03/2023 Marlo Western Boundary Track – Marlo Wetland Track – Marlo Centre Track – Marlo South Boundary Track– Marlo-Conran Road – French’s Narrows Carpark – French’s Narrows – West Cape Road – Salmon Rocks Boat Ramp – Salmon Rocks Track – Salmon Rocks – Cape Conran Road – Sailors Grave – Cape Conran Nature Trail – Cowrie Bay – Yeerung River Road – Yeerung River Walking Track – Estuary View Trail – Pearl Point Track
Marlo Coastal Reserve & Cape Conran Coastal Park, VICTORIA
Brabuwooloong Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies
Today we completed five short walks between Marlo and Conran Coastal Park. Early in the day, we checked out a small section of Marlo State Forest next to our campsite. Then after a very short drive, we walked across French’s Narrows at the mouth of the Snowy River. Soon after another short drive to West Cape in Cape Conran Coastal Park, we walked across the Cape to Salmon Rocks with great views along the coast and half a dozen surfers enjoying some waves.
After lunch and another short drive, we walked through burnt-out country along the Cape Conran Nature Trail and finally after yet another short drive we circumnavigated the Yeerung River estuary through healthy, unburnt bushland.
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies
This morning we drove up to Angusvale Campsite on the Mitchell River. This marks the upstream end of the two-day Mitchell River Walking Track route. Our intention was to check out the campsite and try to get a better look at the river than had been possible during our southern-end walk to Billy Goat Bend yesterday.
Thursday 16/03/2023 Echo Bend Campsite – Echo Bend Campsite Walking Track – Bluff Lookout – Deadcock Den – Mitchell River Walking Track – Amphitheatre – Billy Goat Bend Lookout – Billy Goat Bend Road – Park Road – Woolshed Creek – Wallers Road
Mitchell River National Park, VICTORIA
Brayakoolong Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies
With a local forecast for 30-degrees today we aimed for an early start, our intention being to walk far enough along the Mitchell River to get a good feel for it and its surroundings. We were underway at 7:05am, not long after the first flicker of daylight. The air was still cool and we had walked the first part of this walk yesterday we made good progress. After a brief stop at Bluff Lookout we proceeded down through Deadcock Den and on the Mitchell River Walking Track. The Mitchell River is the last remaining wild river in Victoria.
Bidawal, Gunaikurnai, Monaro Ngarigo, and Nindi-Ngudjam Ngarigu Monero Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies
It is a serious drive down to McKillops Bridge Campground from Little River Falls. Although this gravel road is not particularly steep it is hazardous due to the long unprotected drop-off that runs along its side and the fact it is very narrow. The signage at the top suggests you check for the presence of any other vehicles via UHF radio, which works only if both you and any other vehicle has one. We don’t, so our fingers were crossed as we proceeded along the road. Sue was on high alert for any sign on other vehicles, whilst I kept my eyes on the road ahead.
Wednesday 15/03/2023 Echo Bend Campsite – Echo Bend Campsite Walking Track – Nargun Carpark – Woolshed Creek – Den of Nargun – Deadcock Den – Mitchell River – Bluff Lookout
Mitchell River National Park, VICTORIA
Brayakoolong Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies
Having taken our time on the drive in we didn’t head out on this walk until about 3:00pm?? So it was a hot, sunny afternoon as walked out of Echo Bend Campsite along theEcho Bend Campsite Walking Track. This track connects the privately owned campsite to the National Parks tracks. The track itself being lined with melaleuca we saw a goanna and rabbit on the way through and had a kookaburra laughing at us for being so silly to be out walking in the hot afternoon sun.
Bidawal, Gunaikurnai, Monaro Ngarigo, and Nindi-Ngudjam Ngarigu Monero Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies
Faced with a hot day a long walk wasn’t very tempting. Instead, we headed off along the nature trail which starts next to McKillops Bridge with a view of walking along the Silver Mine Track until we good some views of the Snowy River from above.
Wednesday 22/02/2023 Little River – Little River Falls – Little River Gorge
Snowy River National Park, VICTORIA
Bidawal, Gunaikurnai, Monaro Ngarigo, and Nindi-Ngudjam Ngarigu Monero Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies
This is a very short walk from the car park next to the Little River Bridge, for us, a short stopover on the way to McKillops Bridge. The track follows the true right side of Little River downstream until it comes back to the river. Here there is a fenced-off viewpoint of the surprisingly large waterfall and plunge pool at its base.
Monday 13/03/2023 Mortimer Camping and Picnic Area – Ferres Walking Track – Nichols Hut Track – Helmet Track – Four Brothers Rocks – Burgess Road – Windy Point Road – Triangle Road
Bunyip State Park, VICTORIA
WurundjeriCountry
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies
We found ourselves in the area trying to find somewhere to stay overnight during a Victorian Long Weekend holiday. We ended up at Kurth Kiln Scout Loop campground with a lot of other people and were happy to depart in the morning. Crowded camping with a very noisy neighbour is not to our liking!
Sunday 19/03/2023 Lakes Beachfront Holiday Park – Clifftop Walk – Shelly Beach – Lake Tyers Beach Sand Bar – Stony Creek – Lakeside Drive Jetty
Lakes Entrance – Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve, VICTORIA
Krauatungalung Country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies
Yesterday we had sort refuge from the forecast 35-degree afternoon high, somewhere in the shade. This turned out to be Lakes Beachfront Holiday Park at Lake Tyers. We found ourselves alone in the unpowered section, under a heavy cover of melaleucas. Our late afternoon dip in the swimming pool was most welcome.
