Tag: river

  • Morning Walk in Warburton

    Morning Walk in Warburton

    We took a bicycle trip to Warburton over the long weekend in September. We rode about 40 km on the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail and stayed overnight in Warburton. Unfortunately, it rained relentlessly, and we arrived in Warburton wet, cold and dirty. Our hotel didn’t have laundry and we hadn’t brought any spare clothes,…

  • Sunday Hike on Werribee Gorge Circuit

    Sunday Hike on Werribee Gorge Circuit

    We did the Werribee Gorge Circuit on Sunday (March 2026). Actually we planned this walk some time ago but it was raining persistently on 4 weekends in a row. Finally the weather was fine. Here’s the official description of the walk: Start at one of three carparking locations on Myers Road. There are no shortcuts.…

  • Exploring Warburton: A Picturesque Hike from Redwood Forest along O’Shannassy Aqueduct

    Exploring Warburton: A Picturesque Hike from Redwood Forest along O’Shannassy Aqueduct

    Tucked into Victoria’s scenic Yarra Valley, Warburton is around 75km from the Melbourne CBD and is best accessible by car. The picturesque town is popular with hikers, families and picnic goers offering beautiful forests, riverside trails, and towering redwoods. This hike takes you through some of the area’s most iconic natural wonders, including the Redwood…

  • Yarra Bend Park – nice walk near Melbourne

    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…

  • A Day Walk Along Cicada Walking Track on Rubicon River in Thornton

    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…

  • Day Walk Adventure to the Den of Nargun

    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…

  • Great Ocean Walk Day 4 – Aire River to Ryans Den

    Great Ocean Walk Day 4 – Aire River to Ryans Den

    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…

  • Great Ocean Walk Day 3 – Cape Otway to Aire River

    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…

  • A Day Walk within Wilsons Promontory National Park – Mount Bishop Summit via Tidal Overlook Circuit, Lilly Pilly Link Track and Lilly Pilly Circuit

    A Day Walk within Wilsons Promontory National Park –  Mount Bishop Summit via Tidal Overlook Circuit, Lilly Pilly Link Track and Lilly Pilly Circuit

    First, I would like to acknowledge both the Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations and the Brataualung people of the Gunaikurnai Nations as the traditional owners of Wilsons Promontory 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…

  • An Oasis in the Middle of a Concrete Jungle – A Day Walk through Yarra Bend Park

    An Oasis in the Middle of a Concrete Jungle – A Day Walk through Yarra Bend Park

    First, I would like to acknowledge the traditional land owners of Yarra Bend Park, the Wurundjeri peoples. I would like 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 were never…