I had planned to spend three days at the Cathedral Range but by after
lunch on the second day i had climbed all over it. (Actually I was too
worn out) so I looked at my map to see if there was anywhere else I
might be able to stop on the way home.
I have a book which lists heaps of cheap or
free camping spots in around Victoria. It mentioned several sites
mention just to the west of the Cathedral Range. To get there i would
have to drive down the snow road from Marysville to Healesville. This is
a long and winding road. through the forests of extremely tall mountain
ashes and beautiful ferns.
From Healesville I headed north to the
Murrindindi Reserve. I stopped at the Forest Discovery Centre in
Toolangi. well worth a visit if you are passing through. You cant miss
it. Its the large abstract looking building nestled among the tall
mountain ash trees.
The Murrindindi Reserve follows the river of
the same name. There are many falls along the Reserve. I had never heard
of the spot till I found it in my book. it was great. if the weather was
warmer it would be great to go swimming in the pools at the bottom of
the falls. It was a shame that i only had the one night there. I will
definitely be going back some time.
Murrindindi Cascades
