Sunday, December 13, 2015

Nyerimilang Heritage Park, Nungurner

We arrived at the historic property around 9am and found ourselves to be the only ones there. 
Just us and the birds.
Nyerimilang Heritage Park, Nungurner

The homestead itself wasn't open at the time, so we visited the old farm buildings instead. The property has been in various hands since it was first owned in 1884. From 1964 it was a cattle stud, until it was sold to the Government in the late 70's.
Nyerimilang Heritage Park, Nungurner
Nyerimilang Heritage Park, NungurnerNyerimilang Heritage Park, Nungurner
We headed off to explore the five walking tracks that cover the property.
Nyerimilang Heritage Park, Nungurner The clifftop walk was my favourite. Sweeping views of the lakes system, boats cruising by and waterbirds everywhere.
Nyerimilang Heritage Park, Nungurner
The track hugged the clifftop, before veering off through the Kurrajong Trees and down to the saltmarsh...Nyerimilang Heritage Park, Nungurner...before heading back towards the homestead, via the old cattleyards and farm dam.
Nyerimilang Heritage Park, Nungurner
The dam was alive with some of the 166 species of birds found at Nyerimilang, and we watched from a bird hide alongside the water.
Nyerimilang Heritage Park, Nungurner
The grounds are maintained well, and I loved the colourful flowers everywhere - especially my sentimental favourite, Hardenbergia Violacea, aka False Sarsparilla, aka Happy Wanderer.

Friends of Nyerimilang help maintain the park and there are events on throughout the year, like Pioneer Days and Opera by the Lake. 

We finished off with our morning tea picnic, and headed off to Metung for some more happy wandering. 

Nyerimilang Heritage Park, Nungurner
What:  Nyerimilang Heritage Park
Where: Myer Rd
When:  Daily from 8:30am-sunset
Why: historical property, gardens
How Much:
FREE (donation box)

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