Popular Post geof_junk Posted September 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2022 N° 2 and N° 4 Grandkids wanted to do a bushwalk with me so I took them to the start of the Australian Alps Walking Track as we only had my vehicle it had to be a there and back exercise from Walhalla to the Thomson River and back. The Australian Alps Walking Track is a long distance walking trail through the alpine areas of Victoria, New South Wales and ACT. It is 655 km long, starting at Walhalla (a historical gold field), Victoria and running through to Canberra. The track goes mainly though Australian national parks It ascends many peaks including Mount Kosciuszko, Mount Bogong, and Bimberi Peak. To walk the whole trail can take between 5 to 8 weeks. Now the boys insist on doing the next section to the STEEL BRIDGE as soon as time permits. The history of the track. 19 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19937-a-bushwalk-though-walhalla-gold-area-with-grandkids/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
F350Platinum Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Great photos, looks like there are a lot of nice trails there, albeit steep. I suppose no detecting is allowed... ? 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19937-a-bushwalk-though-walhalla-gold-area-with-grandkids/#findComment-213427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geof_junk Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 The area there is in a National Park so not permitted. No panning in most rivers and creeks allowed due to it may cause Mercury contamination down stream from original mining in the area. 2 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19937-a-bushwalk-though-walhalla-gold-area-with-grandkids/#findComment-213430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
strick Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 When you said grand kids I pictured a couple little guys lol one of them even has a beard ? My best memories as a kid were with my grandfather...he took me fishing all the time and was a big influence upon me. Thanks for sharing...lots of country to cover over there. strick 4 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19937-a-bushwalk-though-walhalla-gold-area-with-grandkids/#findComment-213435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatup Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 good on you all 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19937-a-bushwalk-though-walhalla-gold-area-with-grandkids/#findComment-213439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry in Idaho Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Totally different terrain than many Americans think of when we hear of Australia. Many of our Western Sates in the US are the same way. Here in Idaho we have dry desolate desert regions with antelope, badgers and rattlesnakes. Then in the Northern region is conifer forests so thick you can't see 10'. Mighty snow capped mountains, deep glacial lakes with mountain goats, wolves, moose, caribou, and grizzly bears. Very nice pics. 5 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19937-a-bushwalk-though-walhalla-gold-area-with-grandkids/#findComment-213447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneguy Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 5 hours ago, Gerry in Idaho said: Totally different terrain than many Americans think of when we hear of Australia. Very nice pics. Ditto.... I think of Australia as flat to gentle ground, poisonous snakes, and a bunch of F'n pesky flies... Thanks for showing me there's much more to your country! Beautiful..... 2 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19937-a-bushwalk-though-walhalla-gold-area-with-grandkids/#findComment-213478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valens Legacy Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures of the land that your from for everyone to enjoy. I could really do a nice walk about in that area. 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19937-a-bushwalk-though-walhalla-gold-area-with-grandkids/#findComment-213507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvpopeye Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Uptah camp no doubt ! Thx for taking us along? Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19937-a-bushwalk-though-walhalla-gold-area-with-grandkids/#findComment-213517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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