Hello everyone!!
In this post, I'm going to write about the lesser known area in Monash University, Clayton, Australia campus. I'm currently staying opposite this campus, so I would visit this place from time to time (to kill time). The first time I walked into this campus, I went to the lakeside and the Aboriginal Gardens. Well, I am a junkie for nature :P so this particular area would attract me the most.
I feel this place is a hidden gem in the Clayton area. When I talked to 2 of my friends (studied in Monash, Clayton campus), they had no idea this place existed, or they just heard about it but don't know where (like Atlantis or Area 51?? hahaha). So, I'm here to introduce this area so everyone has a chance to visit this area someday :)
Without further ado, below is a bird's eye view of the Monash Clayton Campus and how to get to the lake from the campus bus station. Just head northeast. It's at the end, walking distance about 15 - 20 minutes.
Walkway near the entrance of Monash Clayton Campus, on the way to the lake.
You will pass by this tennis court.
When you see this view, you are very close. In fact, you're already looking at the lake.
This sign is a confirmation that you reached your destination. Just turn right.
There are several benches for you to sit and chill around the lake. Like this one :D Some are shaded from the sun by the surrounding trees and the occasional wind breeze make this place extremely relaxing.
Me trying to steal a shot at the geese behind :P
Caught some ducks swimming on the lake.
If you turned left after the Aboriginal Gardens signage, you will see this dreamy path. It leads to the other side of the lake.
Some really nice trees around the area :)
Mooar nice trees :D reminds me of broccoli.
Even mooooaaar nice trees :D
This is my favorite view. Sun glare from behind the tree.
Awesome stairs around the lake.
Tried to do some photography skills, but failed miserably :(
This bridge (about 5 minutes walk from the lake, about south east) leads directly to Blackburn Road.
A nice place for a picnic, with white parrots playing nearby (I think they are parrots).
Colourful outlined windows.
Lovely lunch area :) Situated right infront of Sir Louis Matheson Library.
Quiet walkway in the evening.
The view on my temporary home's street. I'm walking back after being satisfied with what I found in the campus :) another nice view eh?
Finally, I manage to unload these pictures into Steemit. This post has been on my mind for the past couple of weeks but did not get a chance for a write-up, as I was busy looking for a house to lease with a friend. I was able to finalize a lease about 2-3 days ago :D In Point Cook!! yay ! I paid a visit to that suburb, and the environment seems nice :) less people, lesser cars, more greens, less buildings. If I found any nice spot for photography there, I will be sure to post another blog like this on Steemit :) until then, stay tuned and thanks for reading! :D
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