On this trip we will visit one of the most delightful spots in Namadgi National Park. Spotted Quail-thrush have been seen and heard on the uphill section, and in the higher altitude section, there’s the possibility of Olive Whistler.
Meet at the Kambah Village shopping centre car park (cnr Drakeford Drive and Marconi Crescent) at 8.30 am for carpooling. Suggested contribution from each passenger to drivers: $10.
We will then drive to the Orroral Valley. The first part of the walk is 2 km uphill on a fairly steep track, then we continue along a valley through Black Sallees to Nursery Swamp, a fen at 1,100 metres altitude containing peat that has been dated to 10,000 years BP. The walking distance is about 10 km round trip. The area is of great significance to Aboriginal people, containing both rock art and tool-making sites.
We will return in the early afternoon, so bring morning tea, lunch and water, and be prepared for changeable weather as we will be at altitude.
Registration for this trip is essential by 6pm on Friday 8 May; maximum: 16 attendees.
To register, or to obtain further information, please contact the trip leader, Michael by email – mrobbins (at) home.netspeed.com.au with your name, mobile number, and the name and number of an emergency contact.