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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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424. Bodens + Surface Hill 10.7km

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 U3A Hike No 424 Hike Report by Deb Today’s hike was all about water and gold mining and took place in spring sunshine and a perfect temperature . S pring wildflowers especially sightings of several types of orchids were a highlight. The walk commenced at Arg yle Dam and from there followed the water races still very well formed but filled with branches and silt. We made our own path or more accurately followed Andrew until usual walking track was reached. Morning tea, a highlight for some of us was in a beautiful, wooded clearing and the walk continue d through typical gold mining scrub. On the track we bumped into the U3A B ushwalking G roup with whom we share a few members and we enjoyed a brief catch up and converted Barbara from a bushwalker to a hiker so our group of 17 became a group of 18   Our numbers increased again as Mark joined us at Surface Hill just in time for the photo and for the remainder of the hike The focus was definitely on Thomas Boden ...
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