The River Red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) is a tree of the genus Eucalyptus and is native to Australia. It is a familiar and iconic tree seen along many watercourses right across inland Australia. The tree produces welcome shade in the extreme temperatures of central Australia, and plays an important role in stabilising river banks due to its extensive root systems.
In the Enchanted Forest different trees have their own personalities and characteristics. This massive tree root is no different. While you are here I suggest taking a moment to feel its presence. Try to determine its inner character and spirit, and notice how it makes you feel.
The significance of roots & grounding
Tree trunks and roots plant themselves firmly in the soil allowing them to receive nourishment from the depths of the moist and fertile Mother Earth. They are therefore very grounded.
The term grounded means connected to the Earth and it is associated with feelings of balance, connection, centeredness, being anchored and in the flow. When we are not grounded we are spacey and scattered. As our bodies are made of material of the earth when we are not connected to our bodies we are also disconnected from the Earth.
The provided coordinates will take you to the Black Stump. The information sign “The Amazing Journey of Paringa’s Black Stump” will provide the information required to find the cache which is located a short distance away.
A = the number of black stumps reputed to be in Australia.
B = the third number in the year that the stump fell into the river.
C = the number of metres the diameter of the trunk was that the stump came from.
D = the average speed per hour (km) the M.V. Paringa travelled during daylight hours.
E = the number of times the M.V. Paringa ran out of fuel on the trip.
F = the number of centimetres the log sank by journey’s end.
The cache can be found at S34 A. (C-D) (A-C) (E2-B ) E140 (E+B) (B+C+E). (F/E) (E-C-B) C