Walkers: (Bayside) - Anne M, Barb S, Carol H, Di C, Elli B, Faye B, Gary H, Heather A, Jenny M, Jocelyn W, Julie S, Kevin F, Liliana C, Max N, Roseann L, Masako M, (Warrnambool) - Coralie, Helen A, Irene, Linda C, Linda H, Lothar (leader), Peter, Rosalie
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Report:
When the Warrny Walkers arrived at the Cumberland River Holiday Park many of the Bayside crew were already there setting up their tents, caravan, or moving into cabins. We quickly set up our tents and camper trailer and chatted, recalling the great “Christmas in July” we had with them last year. Later we had a combined BBQ in the “prison” (a shelter with big iron bars on the doors) before retiring for an early night.
We all met at 9am to hear about the day’s activities before hopping into the cars and driving the 2kms down the road to the Sheoak Falls carpark. We offloaded all the walkers and gear and then drove to Qdos and back for the required car shuffle. In our absence a few walkers did Tai Chi exercises!
The day was to be quite hot and heavy going. There was hardly-any to no-water going over any of the falls. We walked to Sheoak Falls, Swallow Cave, Castle Rock, Sheoak Picnic Area (where we had lunch), Henderson Falls, The Canyon, Phantom Falls, (some but not all detoured to) Allen Dam/Reservoir, and finally to Qdos. Some stayed here for high GI drinks and cake while others left for greener pastures.
In the evening we all went to the Lorne Hotel for dinner. Later, some of us found an icecream shop that was still open! It was still balmy when we arrived back at the campground so we sat near our tents until we/I couldn’t stay awake any longer.
After a great night’s sleep and some rain, we packed up and then drove to Sheoak Picnic Area for Sunday’s walk to Lower and Upper Kalimna Falls. The cooler weather made the walking pleasant and the night’s rain had delivered just enough water to the waterfalls. A very gentle walk and a pleasant way to finish off the weekend!
Many thanks to all participants – you made it a great weekend. No doubt we’ll be seeing many of you again in July!
Lothar
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