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04 Dec 2015: Beginners - Lerderderg Gorge / Blackwood
Photos:
Robert Ian Mair, androula demetrios, Nimfa De Gracia
Loaded up and ready to set off from O'Brien...
Once underway it was an orderly group that...
An early hill helped to shake down our gear...
Byer's Back Track soon stretched out ahead...
Hills and gullies provided stunning views as...
Taking a turn near the lead.
The track looped back and forth along the...
As the predicted heat of the day began to...
A shady section looked inviting as we passed.
Our leader called an early lunch so we could...
Some chose to find a seat on the banks of...
Along the way we took time to explore some...
From the Blackwood end of Byer's Back Track...
An occasional pool had to be circumvented.
Another break!
From the river bed we climbed sharply uphill...
Not far now to our planned camp site and...
With tents nearly set up it was time for...
A refreshing cup of tea, coffee or soup was...
Soon everyone joined in.
There was time before dinner to check out...
Sunday morning was a relaxed departure and...
Across the footbridge at Blackwood Mineral...
Pack type as well as tents were a point of...
A pause before heading up our longest hill.
Step by step we worked our way upwards...
A log made a good seat and a place to...
It was also a good chance to remove the...
We headed down Tunnel Point Track as we...
We took time to explore The Tunnel and...
A nearby log provided a good depth stick and...
After a section along the river bed we...
Passing the remains of old gold workings.
Near the end of our two-day walk and a place...
Did the leader say "two minutes!"....
