25 -27 April 2008

Six of us ventured to Bigriggen park on the Anzac Day Weekend. This family orientated park near Rathdowney was a popular spot with eager young families enjoying the pleasant autumn weather.

On Friday we set out taking our boots off to cross the rather full Barney Creek and followed the ridge line to Paddy's Peak with views of Mt Barney and Mt Maroon all around us. Good clear day with a little cloud on Barney's peak

Saturday some of us set off on an exploratory walk to Mt Gillies. This peak is behind Barney Lodge and the campground. The campground was once again popular with the outdoor lovers. Next time we should stay there as we had to pay the owners $5 each to cross the private land to get to Mt Gillies.

Our aim was to get to the peak via a different route as we had all been up there before. Although we didn't reach our destination we had an adventurous day which was good.

I would like to thank Richard, Patricia, Helen, John B and Kerry for making this a most pleasant weekend with special thanks to John for leading the walks.

Special mention also to the possums and bats for keeping us "entertained" throughout the nights and the bats for leaving their calling card on our cars, tents and chairs. We won't mention who has a weak stomach!! Lynn