Quite understandable Rob. I’m not saying I’m not apprehensive. Off the tracks in the scrub a particular worry was the broom-bush cutters who seemed to have transit rights, with
their cavalcade coming and going in the dark. Their camp used to be down near the quarry - a good spot to overnight, incidentally, or it used to be.
From: Rob Geraghty <>
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2024 5:56 PM
To: Geoffrey Dabb <>; Canberrabirds <>
Subject: Re: [Canberrabirds] Lake Cargelligo treatment ponds.
The only problem I have with walking in is that I don't feel comfortable leaving my car on the side of the highway as a target for theft.
On Fri, 12 Apr 2024, 16:33 Geoffrey Dabb, <> wrote:
OK, there you are. You can walk in. About 1998 when I was going to overnight there I checked with the regional Parks office (Cobar then I think).
They said that was OK, but ‘By the way, where are you going to camp?’ I said ‘In the camping area’ They said ‘WHAT CAMPING AREA?’ I was relying on my copy of Thomas & Thomas, first ed. which had a sketch map clearly showing a (bush) camping area.
Closed for management programs to be undertaken??? On another occasion my planned overnighting had to be deferred. Because there was going to be
a police raid on a large cannabis plantation.
Presumably the visits by ‘bird watching clubs’ contemplate overnighting? We’ll see.
‘And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, and rumours of closed nature reserves: see that ye be not troubled; for all these things must come
to pass, but the end is not yet.’ Mathew 24:6
From: Canberrabirds
<>
On Behalf Of shorty via Canberrabirds
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2024 3:56 PM
To: Rob Geraghty <>
Cc: Canberrabirds <>
Subject: Re: [Canberrabirds] Lake Cargelligo treatment ponds.
After I was informed about the access I checked the Parks web page, this is what it states.
There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area.
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These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
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Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
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Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
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Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
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There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
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The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.
On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 7:50 PM Rob Geraghty <>
wrote:
Am I reading correctly that no entry is allowed to Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves?
On Thu, 11 Apr 2024, 19:37 shorty via Canberrabirds, <> wrote:
Thanks, yes I did get some great birds. I did sleep in my car for one night at round hill. There were a few flowering plants and plenty of honeyeaters but Parrot species were scarce.
Highlights for me were Grey Falcon at Broken Hill and Mallee Emu-wren and Malleefowl at Hattah Np, Vic. A great trip regardless.
On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 5:44 PM Kim Farley <>
wrote:
That's a shame Shorty, though I'm sure you still found some fabulous birds.
Over the last several wet years, the Sewage Ponds at Lake C have been pretty ordinary. The ephemeral wetlands along Lake Cargelligo Rd to the east of the town have provided much
better birding. I am sure you visited those wetlands. Another birder who was there a few weeks ago said there was still water in them.
As for track closures out at Round Hill/Nombinnie, there is plenty of good birding to be had just slowly driving and walking along Round Hill Rd. And the walk into Whoey Tanks is
a nice one. You camped there I think? Would have been lovely.
I say all of the above with optimism because Sue Beatty and I are going out there next week and hope for great things!
PS The same birder said there was not much in flower at Round Hill/Nombinnie, so not many honeyeaters. Did you find that?
On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 4:41 PM shorty via Canberrabirds <>
wrote:
Hi All,
I have not long got back from a road trip and saw some great birds, But it was disappointing to find out that the only access now to the LC treatment ponds is to the useless hide,
the tracks either side have a sign stating no entry :(
I have since found out that we are not allowed on the fire trails on round hill, Whohey Tanks and Old Wheat Paddock for example, just the main roads.
Looks like LC is off my places to go from now on.
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