Saturday 6 May 2023
Photos supplied by Joan
A perfect autumn day greeted six happy walkers meeting for the easy walk along tracks at the Botanic Gardens leading to the recently new constructed Deep Creek Dam viewing lookout.
The dam was completed in 1983 and has a capacity of 4900 million litres and a catchment area of 320 hectares. The view from the lookout is magnificent and the surrounding bush environment completes the peaceful scene. All agreed this was a perfect morning tea location.
Proceeding from the dam along the green marked hill track on the Gardens walking map the group was surrounded by dense flowering Acacia Terminalis, which had grown by the thousands since the bush fires. The cream-coloured flowers were stunning and a photographer’s dream.
The hill track finished at the end of the arboretum and several paths in this area were walked and two beautiful Sydney Red Gums were much admired.
Everyone agreed this had been a truly most enjoyable walk. Thank you to all who came to share the morning together.
Joan