27th June 2015
Today we packed a lunch and a picnic blanket and headed out for a day trip and a good hike around the perimeter of the block.
The sky was a brilliant blue and the sun shon down on the last of the overnight frost.
We drove straight down the centre of the valley and parked the car on a huge flat boulder that overlooked the top of the waterfall.
We set off on foot and climbed down the boulders that ran alongside the waterfall. It was running....somewhat....trickling perhaps? The sound of water running was still amazing and exciting!
The Valley was spectacular, like a little grotto with green grass, mossy boulders, foilage and serene. Not a sound besides the trickle of a running creek. We studied everything, in full awe of the atmosphere. We didn't see the Valley when we originally inspected the property so everything we were seeing was brand new to us.
Giant boulders hang at the top of the ridges while a creek cuts straight through the centre and travels to the west.
We followed a sheep trail out of the valley noting an abundance of the noxious weed Wild Blackberries. We travelled further north west on the property up and out of the valley.
It was much drier down this section, with a small pine plantation and towering gum trees. Wallabys roamed here and were not perplexed about our presence. After reaching the NW post we followed it up the steep hill to the north east, the highest point of the property.
Chris and I climbed the small boulders admiring the Kurrajongs growing between. The small pines and gums opened out into a clearing as we continued to climb North East.
The car seemed smaller than a matchbox from where we stood. The ground around us an emerald green speckled with randomly placed granite. We stood 450m high at the NE boundary and could see the south boundary. We just stood silent taking it all in.
Another 200m walk up the hill over the boundary line would give us the views over the Wyangala Dam.
Feeling a bit hungry we started to head downhill to the creek to make our way back to the car.
The otherside of the creek was abundant with Acacia trees ready to break out in Winter flower. Passing more kurranjongs we found yet another creek.
We noted a few trees down on the fence lines and planned how we would manage to clear the deadwood.
Back at the car, we ate ham and pickles on sandwiches. Enjoyed a muffin and a drink as we listened to the water trickling past.
With full bellies we drove up the the South East point of the property. Crossed the creek and dodged the boulders. It was a brilliant green from the water flowing through and found many sheep residing in this area.
We noticed a 20m section of fence down, well worn from the conditions. Closer inspection showed posts that were simply aged but otherwise the wires were still in great condition.
At 2pm we noticed the winter sun was already disappearing behind the western mountain so we decided to head home.
The road home was abundant with Kangaroos, casually grazing and not concerned about passing vehicles.
Very happy with our land purchase!
Today we packed a lunch and a picnic blanket and headed out for a day trip and a good hike around the perimeter of the block.
The sky was a brilliant blue and the sun shon down on the last of the overnight frost.
We drove straight down the centre of the valley and parked the car on a huge flat boulder that overlooked the top of the waterfall.
We set off on foot and climbed down the boulders that ran alongside the waterfall. It was running....somewhat....trickling perhaps? The sound of water running was still amazing and exciting!
The Valley was spectacular, like a little grotto with green grass, mossy boulders, foilage and serene. Not a sound besides the trickle of a running creek. We studied everything, in full awe of the atmosphere. We didn't see the Valley when we originally inspected the property so everything we were seeing was brand new to us.
Giant boulders hang at the top of the ridges while a creek cuts straight through the centre and travels to the west.
We followed a sheep trail out of the valley noting an abundance of the noxious weed Wild Blackberries. We travelled further north west on the property up and out of the valley.
It was much drier down this section, with a small pine plantation and towering gum trees. Wallabys roamed here and were not perplexed about our presence. After reaching the NW post we followed it up the steep hill to the north east, the highest point of the property.
Chris and I climbed the small boulders admiring the Kurrajongs growing between. The small pines and gums opened out into a clearing as we continued to climb North East.
The car seemed smaller than a matchbox from where we stood. The ground around us an emerald green speckled with randomly placed granite. We stood 450m high at the NE boundary and could see the south boundary. We just stood silent taking it all in.
Another 200m walk up the hill over the boundary line would give us the views over the Wyangala Dam.
Feeling a bit hungry we started to head downhill to the creek to make our way back to the car.
The otherside of the creek was abundant with Acacia trees ready to break out in Winter flower. Passing more kurranjongs we found yet another creek.
We noted a few trees down on the fence lines and planned how we would manage to clear the deadwood.
Back at the car, we ate ham and pickles on sandwiches. Enjoyed a muffin and a drink as we listened to the water trickling past.
With full bellies we drove up the the South East point of the property. Crossed the creek and dodged the boulders. It was a brilliant green from the water flowing through and found many sheep residing in this area.
We noticed a 20m section of fence down, well worn from the conditions. Closer inspection showed posts that were simply aged but otherwise the wires were still in great condition.
At 2pm we noticed the winter sun was already disappearing behind the western mountain so we decided to head home.
The road home was abundant with Kangaroos, casually grazing and not concerned about passing vehicles.
Very happy with our land purchase!
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