EASTERN HILL/ MUNGABAREENA RESERVE

EASTERN HILL/ MUNGABAREENA RESERVE created by dotcrom

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Summary

This is a great circuit walk with fabulous views. It has one short, steep climb.

Description

This walk begins and ends at a nursery/ cafe in East Albury. Most of the walk is on walking tracks although a small sector is on a busy road. It follows a lagoon near the Murray river up to some scenic lookouts.

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Points of Interest

1. Cafe Borellas

The walk starts at the Peards Nursery complex on the Riverina Highway (Borella Rd) Great place for a post walk cuppa or lunch. From here follow the walking path beside the road.

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2. Turn off/ Mungabareena Road

Take care as you walk along the road as some drivers may not stick to the speed limit.

3. Turn off onto bush track

Take the turn off around the gate onto the bush track. Look out for water birds as you pass the lagoon.

4. Bridge

Cross the footbridge at the end of the lagoon and continue to follow the path.

5. Hume and Hovell Track

For the next section of the walk we are following a small part of the 440km Hume and Hovell Walking Track. Follow the distinctive markers. The hill is steep but stop often and take in the views.

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6. Lookout diversion. At the top of the hill turn left to walk to a great lookout.

Rest on the chair and take in the views . On a clear Winter day you can even see the Victorian snowfields. After this head back and continue along the ridge.

7. Eastern Hill Towers

This lookout, located at telecommunications towers, has toilets and picnic tables in addition to the great views.

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8. Cross East Street

Beware as you cross the road as it is a busy one.

9. Eastern Hill Reserve

At the corner of East and Walsh Sts you go past a gate and onto a bush track to continue the walk. There are a number of side tracks here but follow the main track heading North to Keane St.