Category Archives: Walks

A walk in the Fryers Ranges

Posted on 20 September, 2024 by fobif

The weather and the wildflowers put on a fantastic show for September’s wildflower walk in the Fryers Ranges on Sunday September 15th. After a cold start to Spring, the bright sun, hilly track and stunning array of flowering trees, shrubs … Continue reading →

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A Winter Walk in Black Hill Reserve

Posted on 19 August, 2024 by fobif

Our August walk took us further afield than usual, to Black Hill Reserve near Kyneton. Lionel Jenkins and Barb Guerin lead a dozen other walkers on a loop of just over 5km. The dominant tree species are Manna Gum, Messmate … Continue reading →

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Journey through fire

Posted on 22 July, 2024 by fobif

A good group rocked up in threatening weather for FOBIF’s July walk in the Fryers NCR at Drummond. Grey it was, and even misty, but great for walking. It might have been cold, but of course no one noticed, and … Continue reading →

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Short FOBIF walk in Whiskey Gully

Posted on 17 June, 2024 by fobif

  A dozen people enjoyed winter sunshine on Mount Alexander (Leanganook) on Sunday’s short walk. We began at Dog Rocks and strolled down Whiskey Gully before looping back to the start. Recent rains meant there was abundant fungi and once … Continue reading →

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Long FOBIF walk along Boundary Creek

Posted on 17 June, 2024 by fobif

A small group of four completed the longish Boundary Creek loop and enjoyed beautiful winter weather and ideal walking conditions.. This year the creek wasn’t flowing but it still looked really pretty as it meandered between moss-covered rock walls or high … Continue reading →

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