RVRT-related Wetlands Vistas - from above Minmi Junction and Rocky Knob (Fletcher) – November 202518/11/2025 RVRT-related Wetlands Vistas - from above Minmi Junction and Rocky Knob (Fletcher) – November 2025Blog-Post – RVRT Supporters’ Group – Based on two Facebook Posts: November 13th 2025 – https://www.facebook.com/richmondrailtrail/posts/pfbid0d8yBeDBsSmnHPh2xg2iWCQihYMXevgeQz24D19EAS9Uzqv6ufQ8u49eJjwUMLVTYl November 18th 2025 – https://www.facebook.com/richmondrailtrail/posts/pfbid02a9ezaUHHFDWzKQZghQrsysDDt1ruuiq9uSjUYy8V6C3sJTJZvZdJsVcFkEZaeVok Download Content 
To further illustrate the diversity of terrains associated with the proposed Richmond Vale Rail Trail (RVRT), we have extracted a series of Wetlands images primarily from two of Bill Landenberger’s recent drone-based spherical panoramas (taken on 10/11/2025) – which, for convenience, we have collectively categorised as Block E (Wetlands Vistas). These images sit in stark contrast to the Sugarloaf range and Forest/woodlands extracted images that we have showcased in Posts during the past month (Blocks A & B: Kurri Kurri to Shortland; Block C: Tunnel #1, Dam and Creek; and Block D: Around Tunnel #2). The current images are grouped into two subsets based on the location at which the panorama was shot: Minmi Junction – PicM01 to PicM07 (Main drone elevation: approx. 100 metres); and Rocky Knob – PicR01 to PicR09 (Main drone elevation: approx. 120 metres), a site of cultural significance for the Pambalong Clan of the Awabakal, which is located approx. 250 metres to the north of Kau Ma Park in Fletcher. Once again, full versions of Bill’s spherical panoramas can be viewed on his 360 cities account (https://www.360cities.net/profile/landy42). Alternatively, or additionally, you can watch a short YouTube video (4 Min. 30 Sec.) which combines the same images with some extracted pseudo-videos (screenshots) and other Wetlands photographs: https://youtu.be/8R77-c8U4JI. Please see our detailed Post from October 2nd 2025 (“Activating the Minmi to Fletcher RVRT Segment”) for general orientation and approvals information and a series of ground-based images (Link: https://www.facebook.com/richmondrailtrail/posts/pfbid02njPpzpJXtyv3mSASmx5WeLtbJd1CqUkS2xGtsYNgZWeXSB5j85q4d4wmDWrsfCefl). PicM01 to PicM04 are taken from directly above Minmi Junction and are essentially a counter-clockwise set showcasing views along the proposed RVRT towards Stockrington, Minmi, Fletcher and Hexham Junction, respectively. PicM05 to PicM07 provide additional close-up and Little Planet views from that location. PicR01 (taken from above Rocky Knob) illustrates where the proposed Minmi Junction to Fletcher RVRT connection sits with respect to the overall Fletcher community. PicR02 to PicR05 provide a counter-clockwise set showcasing extracted (partial Little Planet) views from above Rocky Knob, starting with Kau Ma Park on the right-hand side and ending with it on the left-hand side. PicR06 & PicR07 provide close-up views respectively of Kau Ma Park and Rocky Knob; PicR08 provides a full Little Planet view of the Wetlands with Rocky Knob at the centre; while PicR09 illustrates the distance between Minmi & Hexham Junctions.  Cover Image from related short YouTube video (4 Min. 30 Sec.): https://youtu.be/8R77-c8U4JI. Wetlands Vistas from above Minmi Junction and Rocky Knob (Fletcher) – November 13th 2025 (Block E). Click on the images below to connect to the full version of each 360 cities panorama.  PicM01: Looking towards Stockrington from above Minmi Junction. The proposed RVRT route follows the former RVR corridor (within the treed path in the centre of this image). This trail segment runs under Leneghans Drive & the M1 and then through the Sugarloaf Range.  PicM02: Looking towards Minmi from above Minmi Junction, with the proposed RVRT route in the centre. 360 cities link: https://www.360cities.net/image/minmi-junction-3#176.52,13.57,35.5  PicM03: Looking towards Fletcher from above Minmi Junction, with the proposed RVRT route (and short boardwalk) along the water pipeline corridor in the centre. 360 cities link: https://www.360cities.net/image/minmi-junction-3#433.00,42.73,91.3  PicM04: Looking across the wetlands towards Hexham Junction from above Minmi Junction. 360 cities link: https://www.360cities.net/image/minmi-junction-3#370.72,37.96,81.8  PicM05: Looking straight down at Minmi Junction. 360 cities link: https://www.360cities.net/image/minmi-junction-3#351.63,67.26,32.8. Some of the former rail lines are still visible at this location.  PicM06: Closer view of proposed RVRT connection along the water pipeline corridor from Minmi Junction to Fletcher (see PicM04) – Extracted from related YouTube video by Bill Landenberger (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh_hke9S3nQ). Extracted 1 Minute YouTube segment – “Above Minmi Junction via Pipeline to Kural Crescent Fletcher”: https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxmKbCrOiZshqK02ONhO1LNvp_CWxtwD4a?si=brcwMu99xKYjIyYU Extracted 1 Minute YouTube segment – “Above Minmi Junction via Pipeline to Kural Crescent Fletcher”: https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxmKbCrOiZshqK02ONhO1LNvp_CWxtwD4a?si=brcwMu99xKYjIyYU  PicM07: Little Planet view across the wetlands towards Hexham Junction from above Minmi Junction (Supplementary panorama; Drone elevation: approx. 25 metres) – towards Stockrington on the left and Fletcher on the right. 360 cities link: https://www.360cities.net/ch/image/minmi-junction-4?proj=little_planet_projection#-192.40,-19.02,124.9 Wetlands Vistas from above Minmi Junction: PicM01 to PicM07 Slideshow Wetlands Vistas from above Rocky Knob (Fletcher) Click on the images below to connect to the full version of each 360 cities panorama.  PicR01: View from above Rocky Knob illustrating the relationship between the proposed Minmi Junction to Fletcher RVRT connection, Kau Ma Park and the overall Fletcher community. 360 cities link: https://www.360cities.net/image/rocky-knob-1#-201.49,13.73,35.0  PicR02: A set of counter-clockwise extracted (partial Little Planet) views from above Rocky Knob, starting and ending with Kau Ma Park in the image (Pic A). 360 cities link: https://www.360cities.net/image/rocky-knob-1?proj=little_planet_projection#-269.87,25.11,51.5  PicR03: A set of counter-clockwise extracted (partial Little Planet) views from above Rocky Knob, starting and ending with Kau Ma Park in the image (Pic B). 360 cities link: https://www.360cities.net/image/rocky-knob-1?proj=little_planet_projection#-0.28,27.08,51.5. The very prominent burn scar in this image was caused by a fire over the weekend of the 8th & 9th of November 2025, which was started by lightning strike burn approx. 459 hectares (4.59 square kilometres).  PicR04: A set of counter-clockwise extracted (partial Little Planet) views from above Rocky Knob, starting and ending with Kau Ma Park in the image (Pic C). 360 cities link: https://www.360cities.net/image/rocky-knob-1?proj=little_planet_projection#-94.72,27.08,51.5  PicR05: A set of counter-clockwise extracted (partial Little Planet) views from above Rocky Knob, starting and ending with Kau Ma Park in the image (Pic D). 360 cities link: https://www.360cities.net/image/rocky-knob-1?proj=little_planet_projection#-171.36,28.83,51.5  PicR06: Close-up views of Kau Ma Park from drone located above Rocky Knob. 360 cities link: https://www.360cities.net/image/rocky-knob-1?proj=normal_projection#-219.10,24.25,10.5  PicR07: Close-up views of Rocky Knob from above. 360 cities link: https://www.360cities.net/image/rocky-knob-1?proj=normal_projection#-16.76,71.08,51.0  PicR08: Full Little Planet view of the Wetlands with Rocky Knob at the centre. 360 cities link: https://www.360cities.net/image/rocky-knob-1?proj=little_planet_projection#-177.92,90.00,109.5  PicR09: Illustration of Minmi Junction to Hexham Junction route (approx. 5.20 km), as viewed from drone located above Rocky Knob (Supplementary panorama; Drone elevation: approx. 30 metres). 360 cities link: https://www.360cities.net/image/rocky-knob-3?proj=normal_projection#260.45,15.89,69.3 Wetlands Vistas from above Rocky Knob (Fletcher): PicR01 to PicR09 Slideshow Thanks once again to all of our RVRT supporters and to Bill Landenberger for filming, compiling and sharing these wonderful drone panoramas. RVRT Supporters’ Group (RVRT Inc.) Contact Information:
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