Our recent adventures included a local trip around our "backyard" so to speak, into the Otway ranges.
We found a delightful spot close by to Beauchamp Falls (closed due to weather damage on the track). Amelia was very disappointed and is still talking about going back to see the little blue birds and Otway Black Snails which are found on the walk. But there area few sites requiring upkeep before reopening- Stevenson's Falls (near Forrest) being another. Guess we'll just wait til then.
It was a public holiday weekend so there were loads of people camping, 4WD-ing and generally enjoying being outdoors.
We enjoyed a lovely picnic at the site where in 1938 the forrestry commission planted some Californian Redwoods to see if they were suitable for logging purposes. Apparently they are too slow growing, despite being very straight and otherwise great for timber harvesting. These days bluegums and pines are predominantly grown in the area.
Amelia enjoyed exploring and once within the stand of redwoods it was quiet and almost surreal. The creek running through was clear and impressively untouched.
We found a delightful spot close by to Beauchamp Falls (closed due to weather damage on the track). Amelia was very disappointed and is still talking about going back to see the little blue birds and Otway Black Snails which are found on the walk. But there area few sites requiring upkeep before reopening- Stevenson's Falls (near Forrest) being another. Guess we'll just wait til then.
It was a public holiday weekend so there were loads of people camping, 4WD-ing and generally enjoying being outdoors.
We enjoyed a lovely picnic at the site where in 1938 the forrestry commission planted some Californian Redwoods to see if they were suitable for logging purposes. Apparently they are too slow growing, despite being very straight and otherwise great for timber harvesting. These days bluegums and pines are predominantly grown in the area.
Amelia enjoyed exploring and once within the stand of redwoods it was quiet and almost surreal. The creek running through was clear and impressively untouched.
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