Walking in Para Wirra, Mack Creek and Forestry land. 27/8/19

We had a lovely walk (some on tracks and some not) today.  Twelve of us were keen for a bit of a stroll and, thanks to Doug, we had a lovely few hours.

We were blessed with no rain and not much wind, so it was very comfortable walking weather.

We saw quite a few orchid flowers,  lots of leaves with no flowers, and a few others as well so we know where to look in the future.

bluebeard - we saw lots of these little beauties today

sundew

Only saw this one once

The donkeys are starting to come out  

Helmet orchids

nodding greenhood

Gnat orchid of some kind

This one was just teasing us - maybe a spider almost ready to come out??

And the scenery was terrific too.

After waiting for the vital late arrival of Vicki (with cake)  we started out through the native forest with some felled pines , making our own track for a good bit of this portion of the walk.

morning tea at the new campground in Para Wirra

Lunch was at the Devils Nose Car Park area, before a walk first down into the creek-line , and then across the road into the Lady Alice Goldfields area briefly before taking the first track up beside a creek to the Humbug Scrub road and the little dirt car park on the other side, 

Then we were treated to some really lovely creek-side walking (complete with running water) on our way back to the cars. 

Walk leader in quiet reflection

Back at the cars, we made ourselves comfortable and enjoyed a feast.

Delicious afternoon tea. (beats Cudlee Creek Cafe)

Another well spent few hours with good people.  Thanks Doug.