Sunday 18 November 2018

Leader Jill.

Ian, Jan and Dennis.

Len leads the way up a shady path.

Bob reading one of the many information signs in the gardens.

Typical bush scene represented in the gardens.

Walkers meandering through the many paths.

Jill, blending in beautifully with the bush.

Photos by Carol

There were 17 of Batemans Bay Bushwalkers finest (age range 51 to 85)  ably led by Jill to explore the very well established Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens.

Seven kilometres of tracks showed off the interesting pathways lined with clear, clean notices advising the type of plants and areas of the Gardens. The variety of local bush and tree varieties gives a clear picture of the type of forest finery to be found in the seaward side of the ranges and includes such sections as a unique type of forest known as Riparian to be found only by creeks ; flowers such as the green bush orchid (currently in flower) on a low old tree stump; wattles and water plants plus the variety of eucalyptus trees in the Arboretum where in 1993 a Eucalyptus was planted and proudly grows donated by the Batemans Bay Bushwalkers in that year. The meandering paths produced a delightful shady walk on a day of weather to be enjoyed.

Many spots are to be found for morning tea and lunch and members retired to the well catered cafe for coffee etc. and looked at the Gardens exhibition centre and plant nursery. There is also a very well set up children’s playground with attractive barbecue facilities. A day to be enjoyed at any time by anybody.

Bob