Walkers: Helen, Linda, John, Di D & Leader Di F
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An early start had us on the way to Enfield about 7.30pm. The temperature was predicted to reach 28 degrees so we were well prepared for the heat with lots of water, sun hats, screen, gaiters etc.
Leaving Enfield, we walked on a 4WD track for a short distance before diverting onto a narrow clay walking track. This led us up many small hills and down into dry creek beds. It was interesting to notice the gold diggings and I thought of the hard working miners of bygone days searching for their lucky strike. It was hard to imagine all those dry creek beds once rushing with water. There were many lovely orchids and other wild flowers dotting the dry landscape.
After having our lunch at Surface Point picnic area we noticed a memorial grave stone dedicated to the Chinese miners who had worked and lost their lives in the Goldfields.
Leaving the picnic area on the narrow walking track we continued through the forest until we came to a major road where we had a vote – to follow the road back to the cars (the long way) or to go off track (the short way). The short cut won, so off we went. This proved to be very interesting - and a new experience for some of the party. We startled a Wallaby and a couple of Kangaroos along the way. This section had it all (as far as off track walking goes) hills, hollows, prickles, fallen logs and many dangerous mine shafts. We also passed some old abandoned equipment. John had set his GPS to lead us back to our cars so we navigated through the challenging terrain to reach them.
The last part of the day was in lovely regenerated burn area where the going was much easier. We finally crossed a dam wall and made our way back to the cars. For most of us, this was our first walk in the heat since last summer and we certainly knew we had done a walk!
Thanks Di for a great Day.
Diane Drake
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