In the Central Victorian district of Kooroocheang, Lefranchi’s Hut, is part of the Heritage Bush walk. I’m planning a return trip in spring as I’m told the area is then flooded by daffodils, bluebells and other flora. As picturesque as it appears from the outside, the inside has little Continue Reading
Fry’s Hut
Fry’s Hut in the Howqua Hills was built by local master bushman Fred Fry whose life formed the basis of Nevil Shute’s novel “The Far Country” and the movie was later filmed in the area. Fry built many huts in the region including Upper Jamieson Hut, Ritchies Hut, Gardiners Continue Reading
Carroll’s Crossing
A leisurely drive through Carroll’s Crossing. The approach and departure are much drier than the last time I attempted this creek crossing. Conditions were very wet and slippery, especially the exposed tree roots on the departure. The track is much rougher than it appears, if you listen closely as the Continue Reading
Shrooms
Heritage Walk
The Lerderderg Heritage River Walk is very scenic with great views of the river and its valley. Parts of the walk are high along the ridge giving good views of the river below, others are actually along the valley floor very close to the river. The Lerderderg can be quite Continue Reading
Ogre
Can you see it? At any other time of the day, this river bank is a clump of moss and ferns but around 10:00 am if the light is right it morphs into a giant, monstrous head of an ogre. I wonder what it would look like at night under Continue Reading
Nolan’s Crossing
Nolan’s Creek was barely flowing, a couple of weeks earlier it was a raging torrent but my worn tyres weren’t up to the task of negotiating the steep approach and departures of this crossing. Now with brand new rubber I was more confident. I will have to come back soon Continue Reading
Autumn Morning
After a cool night with no wind, just a little mist, I wake up to this autumn morning view. The spider webs abound, if it wasn’t for the sheer water droplets exposing them one would walk right by not noticing. It could be a spring morning instead of the last Continue Reading