Wonnangatta Valley update please.

Submitted: Monday, Dec 17, 2007 at 10:11

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prado-wolf

Hi Everyone,

i need to make a decission on a destination for X-mas and was wondering whether someone here has been to the Wonnangatta Valley this year already and can give me an update on the burnt areas , the grass hight etc.

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Reply By: Robin Miller - Monday, Dec 17, 2007 at 10:50

Monday, Dec 17, 2007 at 10:50

Went at easter Prado-wolf and it was near perfect with low grass height , however I believe it has come back now.

Serval of harder tracks parts had been graded and were easier also.

Will be at Talbotville Xmass- new year ourseleves

All the best for season

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Follow Up By: prado-wolf - Monday, Dec 17, 2007 at 12:48

Monday, Dec 17, 2007 at 12:48

Hi Robin,

thanks for the info.

I will only have 4 days over x-mas so not sure whether i make it to talbotville.
Time is just running away and i have not organized much since we met.
Will give you an update separately.

Merry X-mas

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Reply By: Wayne (NSW) - Monday, Dec 17, 2007 at 11:53

Monday, Dec 17, 2007 at 11:53

prado-wolf,

I was there November this year.

The trees, as you can see from the photo, are on the hill behind the cemetery and although burnt are starting to come back.

The wildflowers are out and the grass at that time was not too high. It might have grown a bit since then.

Hills behind the cemetery

Looking to wards Wonnangatta Station (ruins)

Some of the Elm trees have been cut down in the grove on the other side of Conglomerate Creek. I would think it was for safety reasons

All the long drops around the camping areas are still there and the rivers are flowing.

Wayne

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Follow Up By: prado-wolf - Monday, Dec 17, 2007 at 12:51

Monday, Dec 17, 2007 at 12:51

Thanks Wayne,

looks a bit bare but i think i will give it a go for a few days over X-mas.

Merry X-mas

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Follow Up By: Member - Mark E (VIC) - Monday, Dec 17, 2007 at 17:51

Monday, Dec 17, 2007 at 17:51

Just as long as you aren't expecting peace and quiet down there....

At that time of the year there will be hoards of 4WD's doing 'laps', mucking around on "The Widowmaker", trail bikes buzzing up and down the valley ad nauseum, generators etc.... doesn't turn my crank I'm afraid.....

But enjoy regardless..
Cheers,

Mark

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