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Summary
Summary
Compared to other sections of Ginninderra Creek, this is a bit of a jungle. Nevertheless, there are still good photos to be had.
There are actually 2 separate things to photograph here. Unfortunately, although they are next to one another, there's no obvious way to get from one to the other. But maybe the way is just hidden by long grass.
the half-acre wood that straddles the creek
the Melba wetlands
The Half Acre Wood is a clump of trees on either side of the creek. Under the canopy it is quite shady and cool, and as the tree branches meet the tall grass, it can be quite dim as well. There are a few interesting clearings in the wood. There are a few trees across the creek that you can walk over, as well as a decent set of stepping stones.
Some of the paths, however, are deceptive. You can be following a trail by the side of the creek, then the trail just stops. You then have to backtrack.
Adjacent to the creek is the created Melba Wetlands. This is a set of artificial ponds that have been created to attract wildlife. When I last went it was pretty dry without many birds around. To get here I had to plough thru about 6 metres of long grass.
Location
Location
The best place to park is at the Melba tennis courts on Brownlee Road.
This is a free carpark, but it can be full during Saturday mornings or when there's a local football match on.
Photos
Photos
The path down into the wood
A tree across the creek.
One of the clearings in the wood.
The grass around the wood can be the height of sugar cane.
Another clearing
Stepping stones across the creek.
If you want to break out of the wood to find the wetland you may have to find your own way through the grass
One of the wetland ponds
There seems to be about half a dozen ponds created.
Seats to observe the birdlife. Presumaby after some rain
If you explore, you can find some interesting shots of the creek.
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