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04 Mar 2016: The Bluff - Howqua River
Photos:
Robert Ian Mair, John Fritze
Everyone arrived late afternoon at...
The morning sun was just peaking over the...
A steady ascent near the start provided a...
Steady progress.
The upper sections became more and more...
Even some rock scrambling near the top.
A short break on The Bluff after a hot climb...
Gina and Phil point out some features of the...
After taking in the views it was time to...
A pause to take in more views on a clear...
Heading along the edge of the escarpment...
It was easy walking with stunning views.
John slows down to enjoy the open...
We stayed close to the edge all the way.
Approaching Mt Eadley Stoney.
Admiring the view from a high point on The...
Looking back along The Bluff.
A comfortable spot to admire the views again.
Phil relaxing.
After a quick descent from Mt. Eadley Stoney...
From Bluff Hut it was a sharp drop down a...
Passing tall timber on the descent to...
Nearer the bottom the track followed an old...
Ritchies Hut as you approach from the track...
Ritchies Hut.
Inside Ritchies Hut.
John was quick to find a bathing hole after...
Sunday morning, packed and ready. Gina heard...
The day started out with a brisk walk...
A pleasant walk along the Howqua River
We paused from time-to-time to check out...
Scottish blood stirred as we chose between...
Naturally we took the high track and were...
After hiding much of our gear we set off on...
There were sighs of relief as we made the...
A well earned swim in a waterhole near Eight...