Araucaria Circuit

15 December 2001

Six of us left the Binna Burra car park around 9 am onto the border track on an overcast day; luckily no rain fell all day.

We stopped for tea at the Joalah Lookout to make the acquaintance of a few leeches. After taking a left turn off the border track onto the Mt. Hobwee circuit we steered towards the Orchid Bower Lookout on the Araucaria track. Following a brief stop at the Orchid Bower Lookout we arrived for lunch at the Araucaria Lookout at around noon. Just before reaching the Lookout we saw what looked like a young owl which wasn't too happy about getting disturbed by six strangers.

After enjoying the views we headed back for Binna Burra. On the way Evelene took on the responsibility to attract all leeches away from the rest of our group - thank you Evelene. Despite being preoccupied Evelene spotted a (tiger?) snake not far from the track. Just before reaching the coffee shop some (rock ?) wallabies crossed our way.

Thank you to all participants for a most pleasant walk. Michael