Nathalia Botanical Walk

With the beautiful weather and autumn leaves changing into their glorious colours, what better time to go for a walk along Baala - the Broken Creek and check out the local botanical flora!

 The walk goes from Main Bridge to Squeezy Bridge - Looped Walk Time:10 minutes  Slow-45 mins.

An easy picturesque walk on Baala levee bank along a flat, bitumen pathway. Suitable for people with walking sticks/walkers. The walk is about 410 metres each way.
You can pick up the Nathalia Botanical Walk Brochure from the Barmah Forest Heritage & Education Centre or at Nathalia Printers. The brochure will lead you along the the walk with directions to each flora variety along the way. There is also a little description and story inside of the different flora varieties! The brochure also has details for the best time to see the native wattles in bloom!
Keep an eye out for all the beautiful birds and fauna around the creek as you walk! 

You will see nine Australian trees/wattles, both local provenance & wider Australian flora. *Some Yorta Yorta traditional names used.

 Some of the flora you will see on the walk include: 

Biyala River Red-gum   

Port Jackson Fig 

Cootamundra Wattle

Willow Wattle

Kurrajong 

 Grey Box 

Bayuna Yellow Box 

Lightwood Wattle   

 

Optional extra: A natural bush setting can be accessed from the earth ramp beside the walk. There is bush paths and log seating provided for you to enjoy this quiet haven.

*Not suitable if using walking aids.

You can find Coloured macro photos from the walk that can be viewed at the Barmah Forest Heritage & Education Centre! There is also local flora art, cards and district field guides. And much more to be seen at the Centre!