The reserve is now open. The section of track 8 between Picnic and Grasswren remains closed. Entry to Gluepot is only via Lunn Road.
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Babbler South Walk
Babbler South Walk
| Total Distance | Approximately 3.2 km |
| Difficulty | Easy walking; firm with some sand. |
| Time | 1 hour |
| Brochure | Available at the Visitor Centre. It can also be downloaded by clicking here |
This walk starts opposite the eastern entrance to Babbler Campsite which is 3 km from the Visitor Centre along track 8.
The track initially heads SSE through Black Oak (Casuarina) woodland. Then it traverses open Mallee areas with a sparse understorey and passes close by low lying areas with a dense understorey of shrubs such as Acacias and Sennas.
The walk then skirts along the edge of a Mallee/Triodia ridge, before swinging around and returning to the start.
This walk is habitat for Restless Flycatcher, Striped Honeyeater, Chestnut-crowned Babbler, Rufous Whistler, White-browed Treecreeper, Crested Bellbird, Chestnut Quail-thrush, Grey Butcherbird.
