13th May, 2025.
I could not have asked for better weather for the Mount Jellore Community Walk. I extend a huge thanks to the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service [NPWS], which hosted the walk. Around 40 people took part from Wingecarribee, Wollondilly, Sydney and the surrounding areas. I particularly thank walk coordinators Jonathan Berry, Willy Hall, Michael Barton, Raf Pedroza and Mim David, as well as the other conservation park rangers who were present. I also thank the rescue paramedic specialist team, and I thank Jim Halls for the welcome to country. I encourage everyone to participate in the walk next year when the NPWS team offers up the next adventure. The walk to the summit was steep and rugged, but it was well worth it once we got to the top. The incredible views towards Sydney, Nattai and the wilderness in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area, and the southern views over the highlands, were breathtaking. It was an excellent opportunity for us all to reflect on, share and appreciate those important cultural and natural values. It is beautiful land, and we need to join all of the Crown land and privately owned land to the NPWS land to protect it forever.
