Wonderful scenery wrapped around us as we walked part of the 7+km trail into Corryong.
The trail was Avery exposed and certainly not something to tackle in the middle of the day. I hasten to add that we didn’t make it all the way into Corryong - surprise. It was too hot and boring- yes I did say that!
Delightful historic race track at Corryong complete with banks of roses at the finishing post. One could almost hear the crowds cheering and corks popping.
We aimed to follow the Murray as far as we could but of course it headed over the NSW border. Yes I know it forms the border with NSW but it only reaches so far. Its source is well and truly in NSW as is the soure of the Snowy but we didn't do badly for all that.
We got as close as possible to the border!
Expansive views over farming land to the river in the distance.
We tried to get into Mt Mittamatite State Park but with no luck - closed.
There are numerous sculptures along the Great River Road which hugs the Murray (as much as it can). All the sculptures represent significant creatures to the traditional owners.
This is the Biggara bridge and of course over the bridge is NSW. We were a bit lost as we tried in vain to follow the river. We either ran out of road in farming land or lost track of where we were going - almost.
The Murray had so many different faces. Here it was a rather gentle flow fringed with tangled trees and bushes. Quite lovely.
Ah the summit of Mt Lawson. It was not a long walk but got to be steep and rocky. I just followed my leader until it got a bit precarious for me - nothing to hold onto, except the massive rocks if you fell over. And it was a long rocky descent
We were lured to this spot by the promise of a spa. Well turns out it was there but I didn’t make it as the track went on and on and on and then up and up. Lindsay went all the way and declared it dangerous. Me? I just waited but turned out I was standing too close to an ants nest. Ouch!
We have learnt not to trust signage as far as distances go. I think most of them are ‘as the crow flies’
Burrowye Creek in spite of the ‘path’ issue was tranquil and lovely.
Of course I always managed to find interesting plants and bits and pieces as we walked. This is a delicate pink trigger plant - these flowers have all had their triggers set off - wind or insects.
The view from the lookout was rather spectacular
Quaint log hut. This we found along the track to a waterfall which I didn’t make Lindsay said it was a shocker of a track and around the waterfall very dangerous. Sometimes it’s safer to be a whimp!
Looked like the hut was still used.
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