Canoe Creek runs into the Colo River. The fire trail that leads to the start of the walking track was pushed through as saw millers searched for better logs. The Wollemi became a National Park, and this beautiful wilderness was saved. The ride itself is about 40 km and an easy grade.
Situated about 50km north of Wilberforce, along the Putty road, the area is steep, and pure wildnerness. The day was bright, and clear. I chose to drive the fire trails through Wheeny, Colo until I joined the Putty road a few km north of the Colo Rive Bridge. It was interesting to drive over the damage caused by the storm water. Whilst 4x4 was not needed, certainly ground clearance was.
The ride was fun and uneventful. I spotted Rufus fantail, Firetail, Splendid Wren, Cicada Bird, Eastern Spinebill, and the usual Bell Minor and quite a few sleepy goannas sunning themselves on the trial, annoyed at my intrusion. The ride was an enjoyable way to spend time alone....and a COLD Coopers Original Pale ale greeted me at the car...it was a nice afternoon amongst tall gums, wildlife and fresh air
A beer has all the carbohydrates, sugars and alcohol needed after a ride....sure is a lot better than those sugary "energy drinks"
ReplyDeleteI did not comment on the bushes smell... incredible! the rain has done wonders...
Sounds like a great day - the wattle looks beautiful :) Lots of bees?
ReplyDeleteThat's 'bees' and not 'beers' HAHA
ReplyDeleteahahah!- yes lots of bees and honey eaters too!
ReplyDeleteThe top photo looks like a bit of a speed hump! Good thing the loggers and dam builders left the Colo River alone so the honey eaters can enjoy and multiply. Canoe Creek might not exist today also!
ReplyDeleteyes the track has a lot of these " speed humps"... select the wrong gear and OOPS! A stall...
ReplyDeleteI think its almost "luck" that preserves these areas.
BTW Its only 50km to Glenn Innes, via the river at this point!
There is never a dull moment with you, is there Simon. You do have some great adventures.
ReplyDelete:o) thanks Ellee!
ReplyDeleteCold beer? Yuk! Proper beer should be room temperature.
ReplyDeleteThose nutritious properties of beer don't apply when it's cold. But at least you can't taste it with your taste but numbed.
ReplyDeleteGreat trip. I don't think I got Cicada Bird on our list (unless it is an alternative name for something). I guess I better come out again.
I am praying for you brother Simon.
What's a taste but?
ReplyDeletesimon... maalies comment inspired me to go searching on blogs where I usually fear to tred... and I discovered one where you have been given your marching orders!!!!! simon!!! You will have to stick to the bush from now on!
ReplyDeleteahahaha- you guys make me laugh!
ReplyDeleteA taste but!
"...uneventful..."?
ReplyDelete"I spotted Rufus fantail, Firetail, Splendid Wren, Cicada Bird, Eastern Spinebill, and the usual Bell Minor and quite a few sleepy goannas sunning themselves on the trial..."
You ought to try a night rider in England, THEN you'll know "uneventful"!
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hey mate! I am going to bring my bike next time and we will do a bloody fanstasic night ride :o)
ReplyDelete( I can swear here cause its my blog...)
Swear away my good man! You never know who might be reading it..
ReplyDeleteI like that you used the word whilst in the same sentence as 4X4. very classy.
ReplyDeletehey thanks panic! welocme to Bits n bobs!
ReplyDeleteI don;t suppose we'll be taking the Troopie to Tasmania? We must go by ferry if at all possible for the sea birds!
ReplyDeletebut we can take the troopie by ferry mate!!! and I can organize the proper accomadation!
ReplyDeleteYou are going to Tasmania without me? Sheeesh!
ReplyDeletewell kiwi you could alway hop on a plane and we could have a UK, NZ & Aus get to gether!
ReplyDeleteTrouble is, I might be somewhere like Spain at the time ;-)
ReplyDeleteAfter the rains, amongst eucalytus trees, that sounds quite heady!
ReplyDelete@ LORENZINA:
Maale but forgot a "t". ;-)
I find that the type of beer promoted to be served cold is pretty tasteless and the temperature hides the blandness. Quality beer e.g. English ale or a Belgian Trappist brew is full of tasty goodness and it would be sacrilegious to spoil it by cooling it unnecessarily.
ReplyDeleteW
there are two types of beer drinking
ReplyDelete1. reflective quietness in appreciation of taste and history
2. simple but effective carbohydrate to replenish energy levels as well as the numbing effect of the drink on sore joints
1= room temperature
2= cold so you can slam it down fast.
In temperatures of 30-40c "room temperature" = too hot
Runcible TCA!!!