The Galston Gambol

The weather was perfect as 8 walkers set off at a good pace to walk the constantly undulating fire trail for the first five kilometres which has been lately resurfaced. We then joined the Great North Walk and stopped at a little waterfall to have morning tea before we crossed the historic Steele Military Bridge and climbed to Tunks Ridge campground and then descended Galston Gorge using the step irons. We walked under Galston road and crossed the creek on stepping stones. The next section of the trail was on bush track with beautiful views over the valley, scribbly gum trees, many different coloured bush plants and flowers. We climbed up and had lunch on some rocks overlooking the valley. The final 1.4 kilometres was all uphill, but we finished the walk before it became too warm and then went to the “Blue Gum” pub to rehydrate.