Beda led a lazy fourteen of us around the creeks of the Burnside area, creating a lovely 7.2km walk , with a lot of shade and interest.
We started and ended at Hazelwood Park, and then moved on to the Basecamp coffee shop for some more chat and some sustenance.
I think that we moved a bit slower than Beda usually does.
Apparently there is no official record of such a death.
The lawnmowing man stopped his mower and waited for us to go past very kindly. The huge old fig tree is near the Ruth Tuck Art School. This school, on Hubbe Court was established in 1955 and specialises in water colour painting and printmaking.
The walk up the southern side of Michael Perry Reserve was a treat, with the trickling creek alongside and shady footpath.
This Koala in the old Oak tree at the top of the path was a hit. Apparently he is also a TV star!
The old pump used to be used to pump water to Clifton Lodge (the initial house on this property)
According to Walking SA website, “The nearby Clifton Lodge, a large Gothic-style house, was built in 1852 for the miller George Sismey, who was an early investor in the mine and quarry industries of South Australia. In 1872 the house was bought by Nathaniel Knox who landscaped the gardens, including establishing an extensive garden along Second Creek, importing many exotic species. There are many remnants those plants within the Reserve. In 1976 the estate was subdivided. The house now stands at 16 Waratah Way (Stonyfell). The former entrance gates and hedge of the estate marks the start of Andrews Walk near 66 Hallett Road, and the former gatehouse is adjacent at 66 Hallett Road.
There is quite a bit of work going on in some of the garden areas and signage tells us that there is a “Historic Garden Adaptation Plan” which will be implemented over some years as resources allow. If you would like to read more about it follow this link https://www.burnside.sa.gov.au/files/assets/public/environment-amp-sustainability/conservation-amp-sustainability/vegetation-management/michael-perry-reserve-management/17031-michael-perry-historic-garden-adaptation-plan-2019-01-17-public-doc.pdf
It is always lovely to see the huge old gum trees.
Toilet and portrait stop.
Our intrepid leader taking us back to Hazelwood Park across the Baseball fields.
Interesting old wall and lovely garden on the way .
As usual Beda did a great job. Thanks Beda for taking us on this walk and getting us back out into nature. A terrific walk for the start of 2020.
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