Cache #2
The Riverina Highway starts in Victoria on the east side of Hume Weir in Bellbridge but has most of its length in NSW. Towns it passes through include Albury, Howlong, Berrigan, Finley and Deniliquin. The stretch through Splitters Creek has a grassy verge with planted and native trees, including some beautiful Yellow Boxes. There are some nice houses along this stretch as well.
The gate near the parking area extends into the back of Wonga Wetlands – please obey the no entry sign. Located in the vicinity is “The Pit” which is a flooded quarry and has been used in the past for commercial diving training.
Splitters Creek Series
Splitters Creek is a rural community located to the west of Albury (right on the local council boundary). It is mainly rural residential lots, with tracks up to the nearby hills but there is a Rural Fire Station and Community Centre, plus a local winery. Not certain of the derivation of the name (the creek itself runs through the valley) but I assume it is to do with early timber harvesting (rather than anything to do with the Judean People's Front). If I track down any further history I will update the profile.
Despite there being a number of caches in the nearby Wonga Wetlands, I was surprised when there were none in Splitters Creek itself. This series is an attempt to fill that gap – may add some later if I can find some more suitable locations.
Please be careful with kids and dogs at these sites – I have tried to keep them near safe parking spots, but the Riverina Highway in particular is a busy road. Watch out for snakes in the right weather as well.
All are small caches of the same design – only colour will vary.
Have Fun
FTF - Congratulations bucrog52