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387. Ted Errey Nature Circuit Anakie Gorge 12.1km

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 U3A Hike No 387 Hike Report by Monica McCormack 🎾 Gathering at Buninyong Amongst the many questions that no-one asked, as we waited at Buninyong Tennis Courts for the usual car pool scramble, was: Who is Ted Errey? And why was the 12km nature circuit, conducted by 14 regular U3A hikers under cool, sunny skies, named after him? Everyone appeared quietly determined to avoid the only other pressing question: Who’s Going to Write the Blog! (Luckily, there’s always Someone.) 🌿 Who Was Ted Errey? Ted was, in fact, EGE – Edmund George Errey – a native of Geelong whose enthusiasm for Victorian native fauna earned him a highly respected position within the Victorian botanical community. Educator, botanist, and naturalist Renowned for his deep knowledge and promotion of native plants, particularly in the Geelong area Played a key role in establishing the  Australian Native Plants Society (Australia) (formerly SGAP) The Circuit is a tribute to his valuable contribution in identif...
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386. New Zealand Gully Loop 9.7km

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 U3A Hike No 386 Hike Report by Joan Brick ☀️ A Taste of Summer We arrived at our destination, in the Wombat State Forest, on what felt like our first real taste of summer. This area is steeped in history, known for the gold mining operations of the 1850s. Gordon gave us a brief overview of the region’s past and pointed out features to watch for—mine shafts, remnants of old water channels, dams, and stone fireplaces. 🌿 Walking the New Zealand Gully The first part of our adventure took us along the New Zealand Gully . It was peaceful and beautiful, with flowers and deep green moss-covered logs doing their best to soften the scars left by mining. Gordon drew our attention to a mining operation still active on a mining lease in the forest. We tread carefully, making sure not to set off any “bells and whistles”! 🍵 Morning Tea & Reflections We paused for morning tea, enjoying the quiet surroundings and each other’s company. Gordon reminded us—loudly and clearly—to watch our step, ...
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