Oswin Roberts Reserve — Attraction in Rhyll

Oswin Roberts is a lovely little wood. Only about 100m wide but over 2km long. There are paths on both side of its length and a few paths that cross from one side to the other. The paths themselves are well maintained and a light gravel that's easy to walk or ride on. The reserve itself is a nice mixture of Eucalyptus, Bracken and other plants (that I don't know the names of). There's plenty of chances to see Wallabies during the day but more prominently at dawn or dusk. There are no toilets so a bush wee will be required if a little one (or big person) needs to go. The Acacia trees are infested with some burrowing grub so you'll see lots of damaged trees but the Nature Parks are always planting more trees to hopefully keep the reserve in good health. Be mindful of copperhead snakes so stick to the paths and avoid walking on the edge of the path as they like to bask there, mostly in summer. I've only ever seen two in there though so don't let it out you off. My only wish is that it was BIGGER! If we could buy the farmland on either side and double the width that would make for a wonderful woodland retreat in the middle of the island. There's ample...

23/02/24 Weather 22 degrees. Perfect for a walk. First time to the area. We planned on doing the Cape Woolamai walk. Changed our minds. weather there very windy. Easy relatively flat wide track. Several options available on walk distances, we did the 4.3km circuit. After returning to the car and driving towards Rhyll we found another interesting area Conservation Hill Reserve. The walk to the Lookout only a short 500 mts rewarded. with a great view towards the Rhyll Wetlands Another 4.5klm for our next time to...

Terrific for a walk or ride along the paths through the gums trying to spot the wildlife or just taking it all in. We have biked through to Rhyll where stopped for a coffee and bite to eat before...