Summary

A gentle walk and a very steep climb up an old car-racing track - one the steepest paved road in Australia! There are also views, wetlands, bushland and a new urban estate to walk through.

Description

1. Description
This walk is one for the car-racing enthusiasts. The walk begins at Beasley's Nursery and Teahouse and follows a boardwalk and open grasslands to a small wetlands in Tikalara Estate. The trail then joins an abandoned car racing track that was once the steepest paved road in Australia. It includes an extremely sharp but short include called 'The Wall' - and you might fell like you've hit it part way up. But it is over quickly and the views are worth the climb.

The walk then heads through a new estate to a narrow pathway that opens onto a hilltop walk under powerlines - but not for long. The jeep track takes you abck to Beasley's Nursery and Teahouse where refreshments await you.

2. Hazards
Steep descent may be slippery. Take care at road crossing. There are no footpaths, take care on roads.

Your walk begins at the Beasley's Nursery and Teahouse car park. Ther eis a playground here, cafe and toilets. Your walk is the track that borders the playground.

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Points of Interest

1. Boardwalks

Boardwalks assist pedestrian traffic to minimise erosion to fragile habitat. This particularly stunning boardwalk meanders around the future growth of riverside Manna Gums.

2. Tikalara Wetlands

The traditional owners, the Wurundjeri, called this area Tikalara, which means 'the spirit of the place'. Wetlands, rivers and creeks provided Indigenous groups with food, water and recreation.

3. The old road

The old road to your right was part of the approach and allowed for a good run towards the climb. The track does a U-turn up ahead before you meet 'The Wall'. Good luck, see you at the top!

4. View from the top

Congratulations, you made it! And what a view awaits you. The incline is a 2.5 per cent rating, which is very steep. Many cars didn't make it and instead rolled backwards.

5. Banksia

There is a small sealed path leading off into the bush between two end houses. There is also a sensational Banksia spinulosa to the immediate right of the path. Also known as Hairpin Banksia.

6. Grasslands

The powerlines do not last long. They are reminders of how these areas haev remained green belts and free of housing. Eastern Grey Kangaroos are known to dine on the grasslands to your right.

Features

Lake, creek, river

Park / Garden