Wednesday 13 May, 2026

A ‘standing up’ morning tea!

Getting to know visitor Gary

Margaret leading the way through some beautiful forest

Rob checking out the remnants of a logging bridge

Interesting fungus

An opportunity to don the wet weather gear

One of the ‘entertaining obstacles’ negotiated

Photos courtesy of Donna and Steve D.  Walk report by Walk Leader Margaret.

Nine walkers, including three welcome visitors, set out on our first rain-soaked walk of the year, with rain gear finally making its seasonal debut. Far from dampening spirits, the showers transformed the bush into a vivid tapestry of luminous greens, bringing the forest to life in spectacular fashion.

The walk combined sections of an old favourite with a cleverly reinvented route, adding both familiarity and a sense of adventure. Morning tea became a cheerful standing affair, while lunch was shortened and strategically timed to avoid the wetter patches underfoot. Along the way, several large fallen trees provided entertaining obstacles to negotiate, and the walk leader may – or may not – have included a very deliberate “slight detour” to keep everyone alert!

Despite the rain, the day proved immensely enjoyable, offering a refreshing return to a beautiful part of Termeil Forest that we had not explored for several years.