Also known as Yirripa yan, this recently redeveloped walk, now extending into the Ironbark Basin has replaced the Koori Walk at Point Addis (Godokut). The new walk has been 3 years in the planning with Traditional Owners providing the design and text for the attractive, educational signs situated alongside the track.
25 Angair members enthusiastically took part in the first of the Weekend Angair Walks program, combining a bush walk with plenty of plant identification and discussion.
Welcome and Park introduction
Starting at the Parks Vic. vehicle access point off Point Addis Rd. the Heathy Woodland plant community came under close scrutiny.
The flowers of Winged Spyridium Spyridium vexilliferum were examined closely to appreciate the tiny nature of the actual flowers and the position of the floral leaves surrounding the flower cluster. These floral leaves contrast well against the small green leaves of this heathland plant.
Winged Spyridium
We observed the horned shaped leaves of Horny Cone-bush Isopogon ceratophyllus to appreciate the common name of this prickly plant.
Horny Cone-bush
The Wadawurrung Cultural Walk is also part of the Surf Coast Walk
The walk provides spectacular views from several points along the track.
Looking towards Jarosite Headland
Papul
Papul or Ochre is highly significant for the Wadawurrung people, red ochre was collected from the Jarosite area for use in ceremonies, painting, storytelling and healing practices.
Erect Guinea-flower
The golden flowers of Erect Guinea-flower Hibbertia riparia were a constant companion as we walked the track, the common name reflecting golden guinea coins.
Both the Red and the Yellow – Green Correa, Correa sp. aff. reflexa (Anglesea) added to the colour along the track.
Red Correa
Yellow-Green Correa
The shady aspect of the Ironbark Basin revealed some beautiful lichen.
Lichen
More interpretive signs were revealed as Yirripa yan continued through the Ironbark Basin.
Walart
Yirrup
The final sign was rewarding to see as we walked up the steep slope out of the basin.
Yirripa yan
Gail Slykhuis.
Images Rob Shepherd, Meredith Shears, Margaret MacDonald, Gail Slykhuis.