Daveys Gully Hike at Mambray Creek

24/7/2020

We were looking for a shortish walk to do at Mambray Creek before heading off for a drive later in the day, so opted to try out the Daveys Gully Hike, which came highly recommended.

It is posted on the signboard as being 2.4km long from the day use area. We walked from the campground, adding a bit to the length of the walk, which was a lovely stroll along the creek and gave us a chance to enjoy the giant red gums.

The hike took us through a variety of landscapes and to some excellent views of the gulf.

On the way up the creek to start the walk

The track is narrow (one person width) for most of the walk.

We were delighted with this view of our campsite. (our 4WD, Al and Zita’s A Van)

We enjoyed the variety of flowering plants on this walk.

I think this is a spider orchid bud.

The smell of saltbush hung in the air for most of this walk. The saltbush is lovely and green and the sun was shining. It was a really delightful fresh smell.

Salt bush with berries – sweet and fruity with an astringent finish.

We recommend this short hike. It doesn’t have too much climb and it really does offer a cross section of the offerings of the area.

That is the last of our posts for this trip. We encourage you to get up there and enjoy it for yourself if you can.

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