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427. Monkey Gully Hike 2026 9.8km

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 U3A Hike No 427 Hike Report by Annette It was a very brisk morning start to our hike through the Ross Creek State Park.  Eight enthusiastic hikers, who were not daunted by the cold beginning, journeyed to our starting point from Corio Dam, and were underway just after 8.30 with Gordon leading the way, Kim as ‘the whip’ and Andrew taking photos.  It was suggested this hike could be like an AMAZONIAN ADVENTURE , which it was (with some imagination, of course) The dam we started at was, in parts, reedy and slimy with LOGADILES floating on the surface and the sounds of FEROCIOUS FROGS from the swamp.   The hike was a gentle uphill till walk until we reached the highest point at Incoll Road Ridge, where we were directed to ‘look east’ to ‘see’ the Pacific Ocean?  Gordan explained to us the trail we DIDN’T take was ‘cliff steep’ (down and up) with a HIPPO WALLOW at the bottom. No ANACONDAS (or snakes) were sighted, and the only MONKEY observed was the name ...
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426. Canadian Creek-Grass Tree Hike 11.3km

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 U3A Hike # 426 Hike Report by Jan HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY TO OUR U3A HIKING GROUP!!! Twelve hikers met in the carpark at the Golden Point Hotel and set off along the Canadian Creek Track. It was a beautiful day for a walk, not too hot and not too cold and soon there were lots of conversations going on.  We turned east on Recreation Road and soon entered Woowookarung Regional Park which I think always looks its best in Spring with so many different wildflowers and orchids. After a lovely walk along the dappled Grass Tree Track we had morning tea at the Lookout. We said goodbye to one hiker, (who had unplanned babysitting duties), at the start of the Dementia Friendly & Sensory Trail and then continued on our circuit via a section of the 10,000 Steps Track.  There was a bit of head scratching when we came across an unusual old machine with pulleys and a wooden conveyor belt until some internet searching revealed that it was a mobile aggregate/soil screening plant ...
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425. Three Dams Hike 10.4km

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 U3A hike No 425 Hike Report by Michelle The forecast for heavy rain did not deter us, and we were rewarded with a damp but still day. Sections of our walk were wetter than others! But that’s why we have wet weather gear, right? It certainly proved to be a good test for waterproof jackets and pants. Sadly, some of us found our gear was not as waterproof as hoped. Nevertheless, it was a scenic hike through undulating eucalypt forests and bushlands ablaze with spring wildflowers set to a backdrop of lyrical birdsong and happy frogs. The area's gold mining history was on full display with plenty of old mines, water races, and dams.   So, while the weather tested us, the group determination meant we covered the majority of the intended walk and were delighted with sunshine at the conclusion, just in time for lunch.   Another enjoyable morning. Thank you, Gordon, for scoping out this new walk and to both  you and Andrew for your guidance. Photos by Andrew LINKS INTERACT...
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