Coming again on scrub, and following it down in a westerly direction, we came to a dry creek; and found water in holes along the scrub.

Considering this a favourable place for the camp, I sent Charley back, to guide my party through the scrub; whilst I proceeded with Brown to examine the creek upwards, to the north-west.

After a ride of about five miles, during which several fine lagoons were seen, we reached a prominent hill of sandstone formation, surrounded by a most beautiful, open, silver-leaved Ironbark forest, changing occasionally into plains without a tree.

I ascended the hill, and obtained a very extensive view from its summit.

A range of peaks bore N.57 degrees W.; another range, with undulating outline, was seen to the south-east; and another less prominent range bore N.45 degrees W.The hill is in latitude 23 degrees 10 minutes, and bears the name of Mount Stewart, in compliment to Mr.Stewart, veterinary surgeon of Sydney, to whom I am indebted for great assistance and most valuable advice.
Towards the north-east, the country appeared to be very level, with only one low ridge, apparently at a great distance.