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We use spare time to visit Chatauqua Peak Loop, Boronia Peak, Venus Baths, and Fyans Creek Loop as shown in the map

Chatauqua Peak Loop

The track encountering rock scrambling at the last section to the summit

The summit offers great views

Halls Gap township

Lake Bellfield

beautiful scenes

Bullaces Glen - going through when returning from the Chatauqua Peak

an elegant falls after rain

Botanic Gardens - passing over when going to the Chatauqua Peak

interesting tree decoration

plaque

description of the plaque

These kangaroos fed by school and we could looked at them in the near distance

Boronia Peak

lots of huge rock on the way

encountering rock scrambling at the last section to the summit

impressive rock formation

negotiating over the rocky ridge

rocky summit offers superb views over the Fyans valley

Venus Baths

serious landslides from Jan 2011 floods but a new walking path had been rebuilt

passing through impressive rocky outcrops

Venus Baths - A small river flowing down through the rocks creates natural rock pools. It's one of Australia's best  rock pools

beautiful cascades and many unusual rock formations

the waterways in the baths are the colour of tea

Kelly quite enjoying this beautiful and tranquil oasis

interesting pot hole (壺穴)

craystal clear water

impressive reflection

Fyans Creek Loop

Start at the stone sculpture at the rear of Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centre. Walk North past wetlands, along Fyans Valley, until you reach Tandara Road. Cross over Fyans Creek footbridge and up the stairs. Turn right and follow track, returning to the Cultural Centre.

crossing over Fyans Creek footbridge and transversing through shady forest

impressive forest scenes

blossoming flowers

approaching a flock of wild kangaroos but not too close to avoid interfering them

wetlands

Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centre

walking up to the rear of Brambuk

interesting stone sculpture at the rear of Brambuk

Just When I Needed You Most - Randy Vanwarmer