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A Day Walk along the Gold Heritage Walk in Warrandyte State Park
First, I would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nations as the traditional owners of Warrandyte State 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 land and that Indigenous…
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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 Adventure to the Den of Nargun
First, I would like to acknowledge the Brabralung clan, of the Gunaikurnai peoples as the traditional owners of Mitchell River National 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 land and that Indigenous…
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Great Ocean Walk Day 6 – Devils Kitchen to the 12 Apostles
First, I would like to acknowledge both the Eastern Maar peoples and the Wadawurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations as the traditional owners of the Great Otway National 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…
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Great Ocean Walk Day 3 – Cape Otway to Aire River
First, I would like to acknowledge both the Eastern Maar peoples and the Wadawurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations as the traditional owners of the Great Otway National 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…
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Great Ocean Walk Day 2 – Elliot Ridge to Cape Otway
First, I would like to acknowledge both the Eastern Maar peoples and the Wadawurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations as the traditional owners of the Great Otway National 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…
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Reliving Nineteenth Century with the Lightstation’s Keeper: Cape Otway
With stunning views of the vast ocean, vibrant green landscapes and thriving wildlife, Cape Otway has a lot up its sleeve to offer a seeker and a traveller. As I stepped onto the trail leading to Cape Otway Lighthouse, it already felt as if I had embarked on a voyage through time, following in the…
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Point Nepean Walk
We decided to go to Point Nepean National Park, even though it is almost a 2-hour drive from our home. We were lucky with the weather – it was sunny and warm. By the time we arrived, it was already lunchtime. So, we started by having lunch next to the Gunner’s Cottage. The cottage itself…
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Spiritual Creek Walk in Woodlands Historic Park
Woodlands Historic Park is located in Greenvale, not far from Melbourne Airport. We took our dog for a walk there on Sunday. We started from Woodlands Homestead. They serve Devonshire tea here. Interesting design of benches around trees. Just in front of the Homestead are real Living Legends! Established to bring retired champion horses back…
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Warrandyte Park Loop
We went to Warrandyte State Park on Saturday. We’ve been there before but we never combined several walks in a loop. The walk starts from the car park next to the Yarra River. We saw some ducks. The river was still pretty full after the recent flood in October 2022. We walked on the quiet…