Matilda Waltz Traditional Cache
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1.5L cliptop hidden near a lookout on the Matilda Walk trail, beside a rock. Apart from the small climb up from the parking area, the walk is actually quite flat.
Great views to be had at points on this trail and whilst I was sitting on the seat waiting for the GPSr to settle I became aware of a shadow in the air. An eagle was hovering on the thermals no more than 30m away at eye level. I watched for a few minutes, though I don't know if it was watching me and I should mention I was sitting atop a cliff/ breakaway so that the eagle was directly out from me at eye level but still hovering about 50m above the ground below, as it then started to circle then whoosh, the speed at which it moved away on the wind was amazing.
The Mt Matilda Walk Trail is a five kilometre return hike - allow a minimum of two hours for the walk. Follow the yellow triangular markers with Mallee Fowl footprints. There are four lookouts along the trail. A disused Mallee Fowl nest can be seen along the way.
Add 2.5Km and 45 minutes if doing the Speakers Chair spur.
Remember, take plenty of water with you and drink small amounts frequently, if you get thirsty it's already too late.
Brief History
Mt Matilda is the highest point of the Wongan Hills (434 metres). Surveyor General J S Roe discovered Mt Matilda on November 3 1836 and the mountain after his wife.
Guided Walk Tours - Mt Matilda
Mt Matilda Walk Trail - Wildflower Trail
5 kilometres - 3 hours
Leave Tourist Centre 8.30am return approximately 12-12.30pm.
Mt Matilda Walk Trail - Scenic Trail
8.5 kilometres - 5 hours
Leave Tourist Centre 8.00am return approximately 1.00-1.30pm.
Guided walks - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
For more information contact Wongan Hills Visitor Information Centre (08)96711973
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