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McFarlanes Hill
Size: 231 hectaresVegetation community: Box-stringy bark open woodlands, some open grassland and remnant Callitris glaucophyllaLandform: Rolling hillsides, rocky outcrops, natural gulliesClassification: Recreation and conservationElevation: 442 metres above sea levelFeatures: Great scenic qualities, access to abundant wildlife, birdlife and wildflowers in springWalking trails: Ridge Walking Track (McFarlanes Hill)Located an easy drive from the centre of Wodonga, McFarlanes Hill is an excellent place to escape the hustle and bustle. Experience the bush ambience by taking a stroll among rolling hillsides and remnant bushland. The view of Wodonga from the ridge is well worth the 4 km walk along the Ridge Walking Track.
parklands, has partnered with Green Corps, Conservation Volunteers Australia, Albury Wodonga Mountain Bike Club, CDEP, Work for the Dole, and the Agricultural and Horticultural Department of Wodonga TAFE in developing a 4km return track along the southern aspects of McFarlanes Hill. The Albury Wodonga Mountain Bike Club assisted parklands in undertaking works in the area and developing dual use sections at the western end of the track. Wodonga TAFE conducted training with the CDEP crew at McFarlanes Hill. As part of a Certificate III in Horticulture, the crew installed signage and interpretive shelters. They were also involved in track construction and consolidation, weed control, soil removal and revegetation. The 2004 Green Corps team assisted with tree planting, revegetation, track upgrading and footbridge construction. Significant grasslands have been fenced off with, along with ongoing weed control to clear gullies of noxious weeds. McFarlanes Hill is a site for biological control of Patterson’s Curse and St Johns Wort. A single remnant Callitris Pine is also regenerating in the area. FundingFunds are mainly procured from parklands core income. National Heritage Trust has provided $20,000.
Indigenous art and environmental photographic projects are planned for the park area. A heritage survey is to be undertaken with the goal of creating a heritage walk for park visitors, along with the extension of tracks to create a circuit linking Swainsona to McFarlanes Hill. As it is a significant bushland area, we are planning to undertake extensive flora and fauna surveys. In 2004, it is planned to create a ‘Friends of Parklands’ group to become specifically involved with McFarlanes Hill and Swainsona Reserve. WhereMcFarlanes Hill is situated on Felltimber Creek Road Wodonga. It takes approximately 10 mins drive from the centre of Wodonga. What you might see?Take a stroll amongst rolling hillsides and remnant bushland on the Ridge Walking Track. Rocky outcrops, cool streams, magnificent views and an abundance of wildlife are common occurrences. In spring keep your eye open for greenhood orchids and other popular wildflowers. Things to do
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What You Need to Know while in Parklands » Further information on parklands tracks and trails in the Albury-Wodonga area can be obtained from parklands on (02) 6023 6714. |
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Shop 7, 48-54 Lincoln Causeway, P.O. Box 1040, Wodonga 3689, Australia
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Shop 7, 48-54 Lincoln Causeway, P.O. Box 1040, Wodonga 3689, Australia
Phone: (02) 6023 6714 Fax: (02) 6023 2425 Privacy Terms of Use