Dunphy Kowmung Adventure 26 September - 6 October 2014

Stage 5 - Yerranderie to Wooglemai Environmental Education Centre

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Day 9 - Yerranderie - Wollondilly River - Lake Burragorang



Above - Camp at Yerranderie



Above - Yerranderie Peak at dawn



Above - Yerranderie is a good place to see Kangaroos and Wallabys









Above - the party for stage 5 - Kalang, Milo, Sierra, Alex and Dave



Above - old car at Yerranderie



Above - leaving Yerranderie



Above - old cottage



Above - Walking down to the Wollondilly River, Bonnum Pic behind.



Above - At the ford - Wollondilly River



Above - more road walking



Above - The Wollondilly Arm of Lake Burragorang. We had special permission from the Sydney Catchment Authority to walk in this restricted area. We met rangers from the Catchment Authority several times (and NPWS rangers).



Above - Kalang on the road. It was about 50 kms from Yerranderie to Wooglemai. We did about 30 kms the first day of the stage.





Above - Sierra and Alex enjoy the views

Day 10 - Lake Burragorang - Nattai Arm -Sheehys Ck - Wooglemai



Above - Our camp



Above - dawn - Lake Burragorang. Tonalli Peak on the left.





Above - We met some Sydney Catchment Authority rangers - and they gave us two bags of fruit. This was very nice. We sat on this rock enjoying the fruit and the view.





Above - Orchids - Tongue Orchid (Dendrobium linguiforme) Thanks Roger Lembit for the id.





Above - Crossing the Nattai Arm of Lake Burragorang



NPWS Rangers escorted us part of the dangerous road up Sheehys Creek and we soon arrived to a great welcome at Wooglemai





Above - We help Wyn set up a huge "gum leaf"







We enjoyed great hospitality at Wooglemai - thanks to the Catholic Bushwalkers. Also thanks to the Picton Rotary Club for a great BBQ.













Above - the Giant Leaf in the moonlight.

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