Off camping
After a nightmare of hours at work, due to the changing of the hardware on which we run our Classified system, W and I are off camping for the 3 day weekend.
It's with the 4wd club, and here's the details from their site.
ELACHBUTTING ROCK - LWE 2-4 JUNE 07
This trip is from the book “4WD Weekends out of Perth”, although the intention is to spend both nights at Elachbutting Rock. According to the book, it is an 840 km round trip from Perth through what is described as “wheatbelt wonderland”, especially in the Spring, when the wildflowers (water permitting) are supposed to be “truly magnificent”.Apart from Elachbutting Rock, we should also take in Sandford Rocks, Baladjie Rock and Eaglestone Hill.Elachbutting Rock is a spectacular natural rock formation similar in shape to Wave Rock, which has numerous larger cavern areas. The name Elachbutting is thought to mean ‘that thing standing’ which is quite feasible as Elachbutting is a large granite rock, a prominent landmark standing out from the surrounding countryside. Elachbutting is located north east of Mukinbudin on the Elachbutting Rd and Echo Valley Rd or via Beringbooding Rd and Masfield Rd, if continuing on from Beringbooding rock.Elachbutting Well is a feature of this area. The well can be found to the rear of the rock and quite a distance between the well and the base of the granite rock. The well is circular and extremely deep there is approximately 3-4 rows of dry wall stones then either clay or stone that looks if it has been drilled. The water seeps in about a metre from the top through the rocks. This well is significant of the typical wells that were built within this area. In providing a natural water supply to the settlers. Parking facilities and a walk trail have been developed jointly by the Westonia Shire and DEC.Sandford Rocks is situated approximately 10 kilometres north east of the Westonia townsite, along the Boodarockin Road. It protects 806 hectares of granite outcrop, pools, wildflowers, scrub and woodland. It has many diverse species of flora and fauna. Silver Mallee and Purple Peacock Beetles are found only on these granite outcrops. The trig point (HK 148) is set on the highest point of the rock towards the rear of the outcrop, where you will find a cairn of stones depicting the highest point.Eaglestone Hill: Situated in the Nungarin Shire along Brown South Road, the Hill abuts Lake Brown. Patches of York Gum woodland abut the rock which has stands of red Kunzea pulchella adding patches of colour in late spring. Wedgetail eagles are often seen perched on the Rock.Baladjie Rock is a popular picnic and camping spot for locals and visitors to the Westonia Shire. It is located on the newly sealed Korda-Bullfinch road, 42 kms north of Westonia and 55 kms north west of Southern Cross. The extensive rock outcrops are situated in an attractive woodland adjacent to the Baladjie Lake Nature Reserve. A climb up the main rock affords a spectacular view over the lake system and surrounding landscape. Ornate Dragon Lizard (Ctenophorus Ornatus) is a popular resident at Baladjie Rock.
It's with the 4wd club, and here's the details from their site.
ELACHBUTTING ROCK - LWE 2-4 JUNE 07
This trip is from the book “4WD Weekends out of Perth”, although the intention is to spend both nights at Elachbutting Rock. According to the book, it is an 840 km round trip from Perth through what is described as “wheatbelt wonderland”, especially in the Spring, when the wildflowers (water permitting) are supposed to be “truly magnificent”.Apart from Elachbutting Rock, we should also take in Sandford Rocks, Baladjie Rock and Eaglestone Hill.Elachbutting Rock is a spectacular natural rock formation similar in shape to Wave Rock, which has numerous larger cavern areas. The name Elachbutting is thought to mean ‘that thing standing’ which is quite feasible as Elachbutting is a large granite rock, a prominent landmark standing out from the surrounding countryside. Elachbutting is located north east of Mukinbudin on the Elachbutting Rd and Echo Valley Rd or via Beringbooding Rd and Masfield Rd, if continuing on from Beringbooding rock.Elachbutting Well is a feature of this area. The well can be found to the rear of the rock and quite a distance between the well and the base of the granite rock. The well is circular and extremely deep there is approximately 3-4 rows of dry wall stones then either clay or stone that looks if it has been drilled. The water seeps in about a metre from the top through the rocks. This well is significant of the typical wells that were built within this area. In providing a natural water supply to the settlers. Parking facilities and a walk trail have been developed jointly by the Westonia Shire and DEC.Sandford Rocks is situated approximately 10 kilometres north east of the Westonia townsite, along the Boodarockin Road. It protects 806 hectares of granite outcrop, pools, wildflowers, scrub and woodland. It has many diverse species of flora and fauna. Silver Mallee and Purple Peacock Beetles are found only on these granite outcrops. The trig point (HK 148) is set on the highest point of the rock towards the rear of the outcrop, where you will find a cairn of stones depicting the highest point.Eaglestone Hill: Situated in the Nungarin Shire along Brown South Road, the Hill abuts Lake Brown. Patches of York Gum woodland abut the rock which has stands of red Kunzea pulchella adding patches of colour in late spring. Wedgetail eagles are often seen perched on the Rock.Baladjie Rock is a popular picnic and camping spot for locals and visitors to the Westonia Shire. It is located on the newly sealed Korda-Bullfinch road, 42 kms north of Westonia and 55 kms north west of Southern Cross. The extensive rock outcrops are situated in an attractive woodland adjacent to the Baladjie Lake Nature Reserve. A climb up the main rock affords a spectacular view over the lake system and surrounding landscape. Ornate Dragon Lizard (Ctenophorus Ornatus) is a popular resident at Baladjie Rock.
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