MOE LIBRARY

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and also part of the My Sunday Best meme

TRANQUIL

A short train ride away from metropolitan Melbourne, towards the East are the green farmlands of Gippsland, forest reserves, rolling hills and natural bushland.

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and also part of the Travel Tuesday meme

AGNES FALLS, GIPPSLAND

Tucked away within the green, hills of the Strzelecki Ranges, the meandering Agnes River cascades from a 59m height over rocks into a deep gorge, forming Agnes Falls. They are surrounded by protected pockets of old forest and native bushland.

With impressive views, cascading waterfalls, much native wildlife and its protected forest, Agnes Falls is a hidden patch of serenity near the Gippsland coastline. A short drive from Toora or Welshpool, it's also a beautiful, scenic stop on a day trip exploring South Gippsland.

A 200m walking track leads from the car park to the falls viewing area, where  the Agnes River can be seen tumbling over rocks and into the steep, sheltered gorge below. The falls are even more spectacular in wet seasons and after heavy rain.

The reserve protects a small remnant of the dense forests that once covered the Strzelecki Ranges, and the tall eucalypt canopy and diverse understorey of shrubs, ferns and trees are home to a range of birdlife. Keep an eye out for playful Grey Fantails and Eastern Yellow Robins darting through the low trees and shrubs, and listen for the calls of Kookaburras, Crimson Rosellas and Currawongs.

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and also part of the Roentare’s Water Meme

INVERLOCH

Inverloch is a seaside town located in Victoria, Australia. It is located 143 kilometres south east of Melbourne via the South Gippsland Highway on the Bass Highway at the mouth of Anderson Inlet, in the Bass Coast Shire of Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Known originally for the calm waters of Anderson Inlet, it is now also known for the discovery of Australia's first dinosaur bone. At the 2011 census it had a population of 4,960.

Inverloch is a popular tourist destination, particularly for swimming, kitesurfing and windsurfing at the calm waters of Anderson Inlet. Fishing and surfing are also popular. The town was first named Andersons Inlet after Samuel Anderson, the first European to settle here. It was later renamed Inverloch after Loch Inver (Lake Entrance) in Scotland. The town is also home to a tennis club which is home to the some of Australia's greatest players.

This post is part of the Roentare’s Water Meme,

and also part of Wordless Wednesday meme,
and also part of Nature Notes meme.

STIRRINGS OF AUTUMN

The countryside looked autumnal last week, with the first rains for quite a while, and the drop in temperature made me rummage in the wardrobe for warmer clothes...

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SUMMER LANDSCAPE

A typical landscape in the countryside, in Gippsland, about 100 km east of Melbourne.

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MAKE HAY...

...WHILE THE SUNS SHINES

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CLOUDSCAPE

We've had a cool and wet Spring this year, with plenty of opportunity to enjoy dramatic skies like this one here!

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GIPPSLAND PASTORAL

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VISTA

This is an image created from three separate photos of different locations and layered together so as to form a horizontal mosaic of three component parts: Sky; mountains; and flowering field.  I used Photoshop to stitch it all together.

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and also part of the Seasons meme.

AFTERNOON SUN

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SPRING SHOWERS

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OLD FARM

Old Farm outbuildings in Gippsland.

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WINTER MORNING

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FOGGY COUNTRYSIDE

Wintry landscape in country Victoria. The fog is lifting ever so slowly in the morning, but the grazing horses don't seem to mind. Gum trees are evergreen, and normally snow doesn't fall in low country such as this. However, there are plenty of cafés, pubs, delis and restaurant where fire is roaring in the fireplace and lots of delicious local food is served with piping hot drinks.

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GIPPSLAND HILLS

Gippsland Hills are rolling, verdant hills of the Gippsland region in Victoria, Australia, particularly in the South Gippsland area. This region is known for its picturesque landscapes, agricultural activities (especially dairying), and charming coastal towns. It's a popular destination for travellers seeking a peaceful escape and experiences like exploring coastal paths, visiting local farms and markets, and enjoying the region's natural beauty.

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WAITING...

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VICTORIAN COUNTRYSIDE

This is a typical rural vista in central Gippsland, showing the rich farmland and occasional hills in the background.

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WINDMILL SKY

Iconic to outback Australia are the old windmills. They stand tall and proud in a vast field. There is the characteristic sound of metal creaking as the blades rotate round and round, ever so slowly as the wind blows...  Invented in America the 1850’s, windmills have been a huge part of Australian history.

The windmill meant people could access water without being anywhere near surface-water sources. With windmills, people could inhabit and develop new areas of country by drilling a bore into an artesian deposit and the wind-powered pump could draw the water up to a reservoir for livestock to access.

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COUNTRYSIDE IDYLL

A bucolic landscape in Central Gippsland, with a view towards the south. The Strzelecki Ranges are seen and are a set of low mountain ridges located in the West Gippsland and South Gippsland regions of the Australian state of Victoria. The Ranges are named after Paweł Edmund Strzelecki, a Polish explorer, who with the assistance of Charley Tarra the small party's Aboriginal guide, led an expedition through this region in 1840.

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