A walk with the Brindabella Bushwalking Club fro Kambah Pool to the Tuggeranong Stone Boundary Wall. We walked easterly along the well-marked walking track for 7kms to Pine Island and the historical wall, where we had morning tea. There are good views of the Murrumbidgee River and the Red Rocks gorge. There was a 250-300m climb over the distance.
Only a few minutes off the Tuggeranong Parkway is a minor road to Kambah Pool with views of the Bullen Range.
We met in a shady grove of eucalypts before heading off into the heat.
Not far along the path we had the first views of Red Rock Gorge and the Murrumbidgee River.
A male Fairy Wren. They were flitting in and out of the rocks at the base of the gorge.
(Courtesy of the Internet)
The path was well-marked and most of it was very exposed on such a hot day - temperatures in the mid-30s.
The 25 walkers spread out along the path, walking at their own speed. Some more affected by the heat than others.
Red Rock Gorge - the red rocks that give it its name. Quite spectacular at sunrise apparently.
Not much wildlife out in the heat today but we did catch a glimpse of a large Eastern Grey kangaroo.
Views towards Tidbinbilla Mountain.
Part of the Bicentennial National Trail that moves through the Snowy Mountains and down into southern Victoria.
Views through to the Gorge along the trail.
A break at the half-way point at the Tuggeranong Boundary Wall. It was built between 1867-1875 as a boundary between two major properties of Lanyon and Yarralumla. It was built in traditional English style without mortar.
Rest and break on the dry stone boundary wall.
Crossing the Murrumbidgee on our return.
Back at the car park and some walkers decided to have a swim in Kambah Pool before returning home.
The only bit of colour today was a Native Bluebell as I was getting into the car.
Very satisfying walk despite the heat. I look forward to walking it again maybe in Spring.
M
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