Avoca - Mt Sugarloaf




AVOCA - MT SUGARLOAF

September 6th 2018

By Janet McKay

9 hikers, led by Marianne, drove up to Avoca, past the Blues Pyrenees Winery (no, we didn’t stop), along a pretty, winding dirt track to a camping ground where we started our walk up to the top of Mt Sugarloaf to the raucous accompaniment of a flock of cockatoos. The track wound its way up through the bush, to The Waterfall, only a trickle following a dry winter but impressive nonetheless, and a perfect spot for morning tea break.

We then made our way, uphill all the way, to the top of Mt Sugarloaf where the beautiful views across bush, farmland and the Blue Pyrenees certainly made the effort worthwhile.
We followed the track down the other side to the reservoir, stopping for closer looks at early wild flowers, catching glimpses of the occasional wallaby or kangaroo and some very excitable rosellas, and then found a spot for lunch. A few spits of rain had us reaching for waterproofs which 10 minutes later we were able to take off again. Rain had been forecast but the weather was certainly kind to us.

Walking back to the car park we were treated to the sight of a large mob of kangaroos leaping and bounding across farmland over fences. How high they can jump! The farmers possible not so impressed!

Back at the camp site, the cockatoos welcomed us back and Marianne produced a wonderful afternoon tea spread, complete with iced buns and lamingtons, and the sun came out!

Thankyou Marianne for organising and leading a most enjoyable day’s walk. We covered almost 15 kilometres after which, the afternoon tea was most appreciated.



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Photo's by Mark Bevelander
























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