WANDER WOOLSHED
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Not far from Beechworth you can find Woolshed Falls, 'the perfect place to get in touch with nature and meditate on the rocks', according to one Tripadvisor review. The falls are located in the Chiltern-Mount Pilot National Park, an area that was once the centre of the richest goldfields in Australia. It might still be too cold for a proper swim, but the walk itself takes you through beautiful scenery and those brave enough to do so could dangle their toes in the water. Make a trip of it and stop by historic Beechworth on your way back. Accessed via McFeeters Road.
CLIMB THE ROCK
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The Rock Nature Reserve is also known as Kengal Aboriginal Place. It's a nice drive out, but an even better picnic spot. With the surrounding paddocks growing nicely this spring, climb 364 metres to the top and count how many canola paddocks you can see! The exercise and bright view from the top is sure to get those positive endorphins flowing. Top tip: Bring your camera and some binoculars, it's a great vantage point. Start at the base picnic area off the Lockhart - The Rock Road.
HIKE HUON
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The 263-metre high Huon Hill offers a great vantage point to see surrounding area with great views of the Kiewa Valley and Lake Hume. Is there still snow on Kosciuszko? Take a hike up there and see for yourself! Choose between the Summit trail (0.6km), the Whitebox trail (4.3km), the Bundy trail (4km), the Sheoak trail (2.5km), the But But trail (3km), the Stringybark trail (3.9km) and the Kiewa trail (6km). Pack some snacks and have a picnic, seating is available. Access the parklands by following Kenneth Watson Drive, east of Wodonga.
BUSHWALK BRIGHT
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The Bright Canyon walk is an easy and beautiful stroll around a section of the Ovens River. It's town central location makes it easy to access, but also means you're never far away from the delightful food and drink that Bright has to offer! Earn your appetite by taking your family around the 3km loop. Start from Howitt Park and follow the signs.
TRY WOOMARGAMA
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Head out to the Woomargama National Park and explore along the Hume and Hovell walking track. Do your research ahead of time though, as some parts of the park and track are closed after damage from the 2019/2020 summer fires. These areas will be clearly marked, so just use common sense. Then you can enjoy the serenity!
NAIL NAIL CAN
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Before it gets too hot take a hike up one of Albury's most iconic hills. Nail Can Hill is home to not only the famous 11.3km Nail Can Hill run each year, but also a diverse array of native animals and plants. The bush reserve has many trails and routes, so take your pick! The main car park is found at Range Road, West Albury.
Victoria Ellis
Victoria Ellis grew up on the Border and loves reporting for her home community. She is a University of Wollongong Journalism graduate. In 2018 Victoria was awarded the Bruce Gordon Scholarship for Journalism and completed a 10 week internship with WIN News Illawarra. In 2019 she was awarded The Border Mail's Cameron Thompson Scholarship, where she completed a three week internship, before taking up ongoing employment in 2021.
Victoria Ellis grew up on the Border and loves reporting for her home community. She is a University of Wollongong Journalism graduate. In 2018 Victoria was awarded the Bruce Gordon Scholarship for Journalism and completed a 10 week internship with WIN News Illawarra. In 2019 she was awarded The Border Mail's Cameron Thompson Scholarship, where she completed a three week internship, before taking up ongoing employment in 2021.
