Torrens Linear Track Circuit - January 2023

I decided to start this stroll outside the St Peter's Cathedral. 

Heading down towards the Torrens River I passed by The Oval Hotel where Sam and I were staying  on this visit. 

Once I reached the Torrens River I swung west along the south bank through the parklands. 

The Adelaide Oval looming over the river.

The pedestrian bridge links the CBD to the sporting precinct.

As you've probably guessed by the number of dodgy photos I was quite impressed with the look of the bridge!

The Torrens River has some private school rowing pavilions lining it's banks.

It didn't take long before the walk took on a more rural feel.

I crossed over the weir and started my walk back towards the Adelaide Oval.

Someone had pulled the 'Millard' up at the riverside flats - things are pretty low key over in Adelaide!

Hmm.... I'm back at the pedestrian bridge again 🙄

Looking back towards the CBD from the north bank.

Heading back to the hotel - that's me done for the day.

The Dirt.

According to my AllTrails App I walked around 3.7 kilometres and climbed about 39 metres on this easy stroll. This walk is predominantly along sealed shared paths so I'm thinking that it would be ok for prams and wheelchairs. This is yet another of those walks that probably isn't worth travelling a great distance to do, however if you find yourself in the vicinity with an hour or two to spare then it's worth stretching your legs on this stroll. This was a version of a walk that I found on AllTrails.

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YouTube Video.

https://youtu.be/QJpZLu81KSM

W had a great view of St Peter's Cathedral from our room.

Suckling Track to Whisky Track, Lerderderg Track, Lerderderg State Park - January 2023

The quiet 4wd Track walking continued this morning.

I followed Toe Rag Track for awhile - quite appropriate really.

Morning smoko was enjoyed down near the headwaters of the Werribee River.

Wombat State Forest.

At around 900 metres the historic Balt Camp was the walks high point.

There are some introduced trees near Balt Camp.

After leaving Balt Camp the Lerderderg Track started a long descent down to meet the Lerderderg River.

The Wombat State Park sections of the walk are normally more gentle than the Lerderderg State Park sections - although it still has it's moments!

Making the most of what views that I could get.

The last section of the walk into the Garden of St Erth was along an old water race.

I followed the mtb route into Blackwood as the walking track was closed.

The Feral Walker highly recommend a stop at the Post Office Cafe in Blackwood - especially if you are cranking out a 40 kilometre day!

Hiker trash indeed.

After leaving Blackwood I entered the Lerderderg State Park along Byers Back Track.

Byers Back Track.

A splash of colour in Lerderderg State Park.

Climbing Kangaroo Track in the early evening.

I camped just off Whisky Track tonight.

Yes, I'm reading for bed... 40 kilometres is a solid day for a fat, old bloke😉

The Dirt.

According to my AllTrails app I walked around 40.5 kilometres and climbed about 1022 metres on this hard day out. The Wombat State Forest section is slightly easier than the Lerderderg State Park section for the most part. The route into Blackwood along the Lerderderg River has been badly affected by wind storms and a fair bit of the track now appears to follow Lerderderg Road. Also the last section into Blackwood from the Garden of St Erth was also closed so I followed the bike route into town. The AllTrails route wasn't very accurate along the Byers Back Track section in Lerderderg State Park - it almost looked like a GPS had been flown down the gorge on a drone as the the GPX route was almost a straight line whereas the real track weaves in and out of numerous gullies. Leaving the Lerderderg River I climbed Websters Track - the old AllTrails route still shows the track going up Amblers Lane. The camp I used on Whisky Track is basic with no facilities or water, I carried water up from the Lerderderg River. Blackwood has a good pub (I was too early for a meal) and a great cafe called the Post Office Cafe - both good on a long day. I used my AllTrails app along with the Lerderderg Track topo map today.

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YouTube Video.

https://youtu.be/ulssgXBlSOw

This was a big day out for me😂

Daylesford to Suckling Track Camp, Lerderderg Track, Wombat State Forest - January 2023

The trail head for this one is pretty low key... it's in the bushes near the lake lookout on Bridport Street.

Leaving Daylesford was probably the trickiest navigation for the day.

The Lerderderg Track crosses this old railway bridge at Jubilee Lake on the way to Wombat State Forest.

Wombat Creek.

Walking the old railway formation in the early evening.

Once off the old railway formation I followed a series of these quiet 4wd tracks.

My bush camp off Suckling Track was a rough one however I still slept well after a pretty big day of work and travel.

The Dirt.

According to my AllTrails app I walked around 12.6 kilometres and climbed about 414 metres on what I'd call an easy days walking. The route out of Daylesford requires a bit of navigation as it isn't always way marked, once out of town things get easier. The camping off Suckling Track is just a flattish bit of ground on the bush - there are no facilities. I used my AllTrails app along with the Lerderderg Track topo map today - the map is fairly important as the AllTrails route wasn't always 100% accurate.

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YouTube Video.

https://youtu.be/Me2J9v89_B4

Terrick Terrick Circuit Walk, Terrick Terrick National Park - February 2023

I was off early again today.

I was happy to be walking under a blue sky this morning - it was pouring with rain back in Melbourne.

A couple of minutes after leaving the ute and I was on the 197 metre summit of Mt Terrick Terrick.

I'm heading this way

Walking the rock slabs around Mt Terrick Terrick.

Once off the rock slabs I was walking through this beautiful dry open woodland.

There are some random rocky outcrops scattered through the forest.

Native Pines - Terrick Terrick National Park.

Towards the north end of the park I picked up this quiet track.

Reigels Rock

Heading for the northern boundary of the park I dropped by this nice over hang.

My off piste walking was almost finished now.

I'm following Rogers Track north-ish now.

Native Pines on Rogers Track.

Centre Track - Terrick Terrick National Park.

I didn't see another person all day.

The Dirt.

According to AllTrails I walked around 20 kilometres and climbed about 278 metres on what I'd call a medium grade stroll. Around the first third of this walk is off piste - the country is very pleasant to walk across however you still need to be able to navigate a bit. Once I joined the tracks up at the north end of the park I was mostly walking 4wd tracks - some were closed to vehicles however most were open although I didn't see anyone else on my walk. This walk would make for a nice overnight walk although I'm not sure what the legality of bush camping in the park is - the camping itself would be very nice though. I used an AllTrails map for this walk although I freelanced quite a bit from their route.

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YouTube Video.

https://youtu.be/O2vwzoTlyWc