Into the Wilderness
Title: Off the Beaten Track – Day 7 on The ANZAC Way
Date: 17 April 2025
Route: Tumut → Lacmalac → Thomas Boyd Track Head (Hume & Hovell Trail)
Day 7 brought us deeper into the wilderness—and deeper into the purpose of this walk.
We departed Tumut, and made our way toward Lacmalac, a quiet riverside walk that offered both a moment to catch our breath, enjoy the beautiful setting and share lunch. As the road turned to track, we were valuing nature and wonders around us. The sense of stepping into something ancient and enduring with dirt underfoot and tall trees overhead.
From Lacmalac, we walked into Thomas Boyd Track Head Camping Site—our first night camping. This area marks part of the Hume and Hovell Track, a piece of Australian Colonial history with pioneering spirit and resilience. We’ll pitch tents under the stars, listen to the bush settle around us, and gather for reflection.
It’s also the eve of Good Friday. As we prepare to climb further into the Brindabella Ranges, we carry with us the story of sacrifice—our faith, our history, and the service of those who walked before us.
Tomorrow is the ascent into Brindabellas, but tonight we rest.
