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A “BEAUTIFUL” DAY
In typical Ian fashion, I had ideas where I might go but left it till the morning before I was convinced it would be Barren Ground. Despite its unattractive name there was a promise of wildflowers. I’d bypassed it on a previous trip but its curious name lured me in.
I’d zig-zagged up the Jamberoo Mountain Road the day before but I still managed to marginally overshoot the turn off. Alighting at the carpark I could see I wouldn’t be alone, but you certainly wouldn’t call it crowded.
I chose the Griffith Trail, apparently it’s rated number #30 on N.S.W. top 60 day walks. Tasmania really started something all those years ago when they came out with their top 60 brochure, stealing a march on other states. I was so pleased when I cracked 40 of them but N.S.W.’s had escaped me then and continues to do so. I have no idea where the rating on the sign came from.
The trail has a feature, a natural stone bridge. That conjured up all sorts of images in my brain but I wondered if the 8kms would push my dodgy knees to the limit. Nothing ventured…….
There was an expectation of wildflowers. It had said on sites that I’d checked that now was a prime time. They weren’t immediately apparent but when I came across the first batch it was merely a prelude. Soon they were in abundance, at times the best displays I’d ever seen. Violet, yellow and white were in profusion, scattered all along the edge of the track.

Photo by Ian Smith

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We arrived at Saddleback Cottage and WOW! The location is breathtaking. We stood outside and admired the view for ages. Then we went inside. WOW again. So beautiful. An absolute gem of a cabin in the most beautiful location, looking across beautiful green paddocks to the ocean. The supplied bread, eggs, cheese, crackers and wine topped it off. So quiet, no interruptions, just beautiful. Plenty of areas to explore and so close to everything, 10 minute drive to Gerringong or Berry. Thanks to Bridget for providing a beautiful place for our relaxing escape. We will be back again.

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