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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

Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Last Minute Hotel Deals

The Lodge Jamberoo

406 Jamberoo Mountain Rd, Jamberoo, NSW

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Jamberoo. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Minnamurra Falls and Minnamurra ...

Jamberoo Pub & Saleyard Motel

12 Allowrie Street, Jamberoo, NSW

Stay at this hotel in Jamberoo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Minnamurra Falls and Jamberoo Action Park are located ...

The Drawing Rooms of Berry

21 Wattamolla Rd, Woodhill, NSW

Stay at this 4-star family-friendly cottage in Woodhill. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Rodway Nature Reserve and Bundewallah ...

Nova Kiama

31 Bong Bong St, Kiama, NSW

Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

Berry

260 Mount Hay Road, Broughton Vale, NSW

Stay at this 3.5-star country house in Broughton Vale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Rodway Nature Reserve and ...

Cicada Luxury Camping

127 Jerrara Rd, Jerrara, NSW

Stay at this 3-star tentalow in Jerrara. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Blowhole Point and Kiama Bowling & Recreation Club ...

The Robertson Hotel

1 Fountaindale Rd, Robertson, NSW

Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Robertson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

Berry Village Boutique Motel

72-76 Queen Street, Berry, NSW

Stay at this 4-star motel in Berry. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

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