Moglonemby - Seven Creeks Bushland Reserve
A short 1.2km through a pleasant open, grassy woodland with Grey Box, Yellow Box and Red Gum with Seven Creeks frontage.
This short bushwalk is accessible to all ages. There is plenty of car parking space well off the main road. It is a good walk for those who are happy to enjoy a small patch of plains bush (6ha in size) without having to travel too far off the beaten track.
Installation of a locked vehicle gate and bollarded pedestrian entry are designed to restrict access to walkers only. The woodland is open and the tracks are clear. Most of the track surfaces are fairly flat and even. Some have humps put in by dirt bikers, but you can avoid these. It is quite easy to get around for walkers less agile and kids can run off without getting lost (but be mindful of the open water).
There is a stretch of Seven Creeks frontage at the back of the Reserve which you may choose to walk along. It is interesting to note the eroded embankment on the eastern side as opposed to that to the west.
The tracks criss-cross the site between ephemeral water holes and an old billabong hollow. Due to the clay base, these are more likely to hold water in the wetter months. Otherwise, the ground dries quickly. Look for wildflowers in Spring.
The outlooks are to the broad vistas of the cropping and grazing lands of the northern plains country.
Small, compact and accessible, this is quite a nice spot for a refresher break. Hopefully, revegetation and gating works will help to alleviate some issues with rubbish, firewood collection and use by off road vehicles and motor bikes.
The reserve is located on the east side of Euroa-Shepparton Road, near Cullens Road intersection.
Seven Creeks Bushland Reserve Walk Map
Interactive Map
Points of Interest
1. Entrance gate
There is plenty of car parking space off the main road at the entrance. The gates are designed to admit walkers and restrict firewood collectors, off road vehicles and dirt motorcycles.
2. Impressive trees
A feature of many Bushland Reserves are the impressive mature trees that have survived the surrounding land clearing. This Yellow Box could tell some stories.
3. Rubbish
There is some rubbish around. Hopefully, the recently installed gates will deter littering in the future. A community clean up is due.
4. Seven Creeks - one view
The creek frontage runs all the way along the eastern boundary. At this point there is erosion. Beware of undercuts.
5. Revegetation
With a view to improving habitat and rehabilitating areas of past off road abuse, Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority has undertaken planting of local native seedlings.
6. View east
The view across the plains grazing land to the east sees the foothills of the Strathbogie Tablelands.
7. Seven Creeks - another view
From this spot the Sevens presents with more vegetation and embankments better equipped to resist erosion.
8. View north
Looking north across this cropping land is plains country as far as the eye can see.
9. The track
The track is relatively flat, smooth and even. It has been used by dirt bikes, which can make it muddy in places. Walking off track is an option in this open woodland. Take care on uneven ground.
10. Ephemeral water holes
Waterholes and an old billabong dot the site. These dry out quickly in the warmer months or during the absence of rain.
11. Floral displays
The mid story and shrub layer is sparse in this open grassy woodland. Spring is the time to see floral displays from the likes of Wattles and this Gorse Bitter Pea. Look out for small wildflowers.
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are not permitted.
Location
Euroa-Shepparton Road, Moglonemby 3666 Map
Web Links
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