The Scarlet Robin

It was overcast and threatening rain as we drove into Mirboo North to cycle the Grand Ridge cycle trail to Boolara.  As it was only a short 13kms each way, we had time for a leisurely coffee and a wander through the little town.  It had a few cafes, interesting shops and murals, including one featuring the native Scarlet Robin.

We donned our raincoats, more to keep us warm as the rain hadn’t eventuated. The trail was pleasant as it wound through a park and out of town and continued with a gentle downhill gradient through the Grand Ridge region of the Strzelecki Ranges. 

Around halfway we stopped at Darlimurla to read the information boards and admire the striking orange daylilies. 

We soon reached Boolara, and were glad we had stopped for coffee before our ride.  Boolara had a lovely park and a general store but that was all we could see. It was very quiet so we didn’t linger and were soon back on the trail.

We had spotted a picnic table on the way that we decided would make a good lunch spot.  After lunch followed the sign pointing to the River Walk, which took us to a pretty creek before returning to the trail and the gentle climb back to the car.

We stopped off at the Trulli pantry for a ready made eggplant parmigiana on the way home as it was open. We didn’t have the same luck with the Waratah Hills vineyard, despite it advertising that it was open till 5pm.  As an alternative we headed back into Fish Creek for a local wine and a beer at the Retro pub.

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