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Yarra Bend Park – nice walk near Melbourne
We went on a walk on Sunday afternoon. We started from the Fairfield Park Boathouse because it was closer. The car park there was full so we had to park at Yarra Bend Road (next turn from Heidelberg Road). The weather was perfect – warm and sunny. Dights Falls was named after John Dight, who…
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Emerald to Cockatoo Rail Trail – a hidden gem an hour past Melbourne
In the heart of Victoria lies a hidden gem, quite literally, known as the Emerald to Cockatoo Rail Trail. It’s not just a hike, it’s a time machine that transports you to an era where steam trains chugged through the lush eastern Victorian landscape. This 6-kilometer trail (and a 13km roundtrip), is brimming with history…
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A Serene Stroll: Exploring the Beauty of Macedon Ranges
Nestled in the heart of Victoria, Australia, lies a picturesque region that has something for all. There’s trails for a casual stroll and there’s more technical, dog-friendly trails for those looking for a bit more of a challenge.Welcome to the Macedon Ranges, with its rolling hills, lush forests, and charming township and wineries. It’s an…
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A Day Walk Along Cicada Walking Track on Rubicon River in Thornton
First, I would like to acknowledge the Taungurung peoples of the Kulin Nations as the traditional owners of Rubicon Valley. I want to pay my respects to the past, present and any Indigenous people among us today. I also want to acknowledge that I have profited and benefited from stolen land and that Indigenous people…
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Day Walk Along Gardiners Trail
First, I would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri clan, of the Woiwurrung peoples as the traditional owners of Gardiner’s Creek Reserve. I want to pay my respects to the past, present and any Indigenous people among us today. I also want to acknowledge that I have profited and benefited from stolen land and that Indigenous…
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Sunny Afternoon Day Walk Around Albert Park Lake
First, I would like to acknowledge the Yalukit Willam clan of the Boonwurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations as the traditional owners of Albert Park. I want to pay my respects to the past, present and any Indigenous people among us today. I also want to acknowledge that I have profited and benefited from stolen…
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Diamond Creek Trail – Eltham to Wattle Glen
We wanted to walk on the Diamond Creek Trail and return back by train for long time and finally we did it on King’s Birthday holiday. We took a train to Eltham and started walking north. There were a lot of cyclists and people with dogs. Soon we reached Eltham Adventure Playground. Windmill House has…
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Welcome to Victoria – Royal Botanic Gardens
I was soaked. My shorts and t-shirt so wet I was practically leaving a puddle behind me everywhere I went. It had been 38° in Perth the day before, and I had definitely not done my research or dressed for the occasion. Nevertheless, I had been sitting on a plane for the best part of…
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Janefield Wetlands and Plenty Gorge Park
Plenty Gorge Park is our favourite place to go for a walk. This time we started from Janefield Wetlands near Uni Hill. We returned on the trail next to the Plenty River. We walked 6.1 km for about 1.5 hours. Recording of our walk on Strava.
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Scotchmans Creek Trail
A trail goes through many of Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in the Monash City Council. The trail is NOT a loop and the good thing about that is one can pick any start point along the trail and out east towards Chadstone Shopping Centre or out west to Forster Road. There is no set beginning and…