Heysen trail - Mount Lofty Botanical gardens

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Dan says ...

Finally the rain came and the week after we headed to the hills to see the colours of Autumn. You really can't go past Mt Lofty Botanical gardens - it has a large number of northern hemisphere trees that put on a stunning display - and it aslo includes part of the Heysen trail. You can revisit our last blog about the gardens Apple picking and Mt Lofty Botanical Gardens

We saw numerous glimpses of southern brown bandicoots - see pictures scurrying around the place. Rat-like but with short tails.

We visited Fern gully - although it took quite a bit of effort to get there - and found it as delightful as ever.

This "Dan says..." is a video as he has gone to bed and if I don't get these blogs done now - I am not sure how I will catch up.


We hoped you enjoyed this blog entry. Please leave us a comment. If this activity wasn't the right one for you then remember you can visit our Complete index of our walks/activities by location to find other walks and things to do in SA.
Yours,
SA-Hikers (aka Diana Peter and Dan)

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Photos

Black swan
On the lake at the lower gardens

Peter and Dan
Some autumn colours in the background

Tree marks
Unusual bark on this tree

Rose garden
The last flowering rose bush in the rose garden

Our lunch spot
Near the lookout - while we were eating a couple were planning a wedding ceremony in the space.

Autumn colour
Near lunch spot

Azalea
I think

Bandicoot hunting
Bandicoots were scurrying between these conifers

A prized find from Dan
A centipede

Fungi
A centipede

Our afternoon tea spot
End of the walk

Comments

[Tiny Schlegel]

Those photo,s are beautifull it is a pleasure to see all the country so nice and green.I,m looking forward to my next travelblog. it just goes to show Adelaide is a wonderfull place to live in. Thank you.

[Stephen Leahy]

Thanks!
Hi Diana Thanks for all your terrific work on this blog. I enjoy reading about every new walk you do. Best wishes Stephen

[SA hiker]

Greetings Stephen
Thanks for your comment and encouragement - sometimes I do need it :-). Hope your Yurrabilla trail adventures are going well. All the best, Diana

[SA hiker]

Hi Tiny and Peter
Thanks for your note - it is great to get out again after the long dry spell. Glad you are enjoying our stories as much as we enjoy doing them and sharing them. All the ebst, Diana and Dan

[ken mccarthy]

excellent blog
Dear Diana, Peter and Dan Looked like a fantastic day. Many thanks Ken Mc

[SA hiker]

Greeting to our friends in the west
Hi Ken - yes it was fantasic to be out and about again. This walk was Dan's choice and it is a lovely place to visit. Be warned however, it is not just a walk in the park - there are a few steep sections - but there is so much beauty around, that you hardly notice. Perhaps next time you are in Adelaide we could do a hike? Take care and send my best wishes to Jule, Natalie and Cian! Cheers, Diana