Editor has never seen fireflies when he was young, can be said to be a great regret in life.
I only saw the editor of fireflies in cartoons and wanted to see the fireflies. And the famous fireflies, not in Sydney, are in New Zealand.
Melba Gully
However, the editor's recent surprise found that Victoria's largest firefly habitat is less than three hours away from Melbourne, full of natural beauty and national park on the ocean road (Great Ocean Road).
Firefly's favorite sojourn is in damp, warm, and woody places, where they generally gather near warm, moist water sources.
And Melba Gully's natural conditions are exactly in line with their life requirements. The environment here is particularly humid, is the whole state of the largest rain water, the humidity of the region, annual precipitation will reach more than 2000 mm.
Full of ferns and bushes, it can be said to be the ideal home for fireflies.
Best of all, Melba Gully is only 200km from Melbourne's city, within three hours of driving, perfect for a walk-and-go trip!
Go west along Ocean Road and take a look at the Ocean Road and you'll be able to reach melba gully.
Melba Gully Park has a planned hiking route, about half an hour's walk, and it doesn't have to be that long if the goal is to go to see fireflies.
Optimal route
The editor suggests that the first time friends go to the park during the day to explore the bottom, because to see the firefly along the road will not have lights, the heart of the walking route will not be afraid of a bit.
Plus the tropical rain forest landscape of Melba Gully during the day is also very beautiful, but also happens to feel the different landscape of Melba Gully during the day and night.
Coming down from the parking lot and down the wooden stairs is the planned hiking route.
Walk about five minutes, to the fenced wooden bridge, hear the waterfall, you can leave a message to look around, this is where there will be fireflies after dark.
In the morning still can continue to go down, in the sun, branches of light and shadow divided into piecemeal appearance, can be said to be the most beautiful.
Because of the unique humid climate, the vegetation here is different from the rest of Melbourne.
There will be lovely, big leaves.
In the casual little corner, you will also find some of the usual not so wanton growth of small mushrooms
Even looking up, it's a different picture.
See this relaxed growth of vegetation and water, who really still have time to think about those miscellaneous little things, but also how many words of the paper has not been written, wonder whether the world is worth it.
stay
After probing, Monica suggested going nearby to find a nearby bed& breakfast, because it must be late to watch the fireflies at night, and it might not be safe to drive back home.
Airbnb will have good recommendations, some very beautiful need to book in advance. But most of them are farm-style accommodation, clean comfort and beautiful scenery is the best night!
The farm found by the editor is very comfortable.
The room was not decorated too much. It was simple but well-stocked.
And we have all kinds of vegetables and fruits on our farm.
It's all organic's.
It's great to get up in the morning and eat a natural breakfast made by the hostess and go out for a stroll.
glowworm
After the afternoon check in, after dark can return to Melba gully, remember the afternoon route, down the parking lot down the left side of the path, down five to ten minutes down, hear the sound of the waterfall, you can turn off the flashlight and look to the left.
In the bushes on the left, there will be a little light hidden, the lovely fireflies.
Editor went to find fireflies that day, very lucky to meet the white world rainy weather, greatly increased the humidity of the air, in the small wooden bridge around saw a very large firefly, Monica's childhood regret all made up for.
It is suggested that you can also pick a weather like this, and you will see more fireflies than usual.
However, all-natural fireflies require special protection, and there are a number of things that require special attention:
Dress with special attention, remember to wear non-skid boots, because the park wet may slip;
In addition, some mosquitoes will come out after the warm weather, can wear long-sleeved trousers to prevent mosquito bites;
Besides, fireflies don't shine so bright after 9: 00 p. M.;
When you see fireflies, don't follow the story of your childhood to catch them.
Also remember to turn off the flashlight, otherwise it will affect their daily life.
The editor is ready for the route, just this weekend! Go find the fireflies of your childhood!
Or, go and look for that bright dream when I was a child!
