Nardoo Hills Guided Visit 28.04.2023

Nardoo Hills reserves are on the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung (Djaara) people and provide vital habitat for many different species that rely on their temperate woodlands to survive. The reserves are picturesque with rolling hills, ancient old gums and extensive vistas across the landscape.  

This visit will take you on a guided walk with our field experts Dan Nugent (Victorian Reserves Manager) and Monique Miller (Restoration and Engagement Project Officer), to see the many wonders of this landscape. You will hear about our restorative conservation work, including an exciting ephemeral spring restoration project at the Spring Paddock.   

We will start the morning with an introduction to these reserves while having a cuppa, then it’s time to grab your day packs and picnic lunch and head off to explore on foot. The pace will be gentle although the terrain is steep in parts but there will be plenty of time for bird watching, taking photos and discussions. We aim to have you back at your cars by 3pm for departure. 

Date: Friday 28th April 2023

Time: 10am to 3pm with formalities starting at 10.20am

Place: Nardoo Hills, Victoria. 16km north of Wedderburn (30 min drive) or 100km northwest of Bendigo (1.15 hour drive) or 210km northwest of Melbourne (3 hour drive) 

Required: BYO picnic lunch, snacks and water for the day.  Bush Heritage will provide morning tea and hot drinks on arrival.

Only people with good mobility, fitness and health should consider this trip.  You need to be able to walk approximately 5km on hilly (often steep), uneven terrain. You will likely be on your feet most day or be perched on the ground, a rock or log. 

Facilities: A composting toilet is available at the meeting point.  There are no other visitor facilities on site.  Mobile reception is patchy.

Access: You will need your own 2-wheel drive with good clearance to reach Nardoo Hills.   The final 7.8km section is along Mt Kerang Road, which is a single lane dirt track that has a good gravel/rocky base and is usually reasonably maintained but can vary in condition, including potholes, rough sections and grooves.

Cost: There is no charge for this visit but donations will be greatly welcomed.   Bookings are essential.

If you are interested in attending this event, please register as soon as possible, as spaces are limited. Detailed information will be provided to participants prior to the trip including how to get there and what to bring. 

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the places in which we live, work and play. We recognise and respect the enduring relationship they have with their lands and waters, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.