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21 Oct 2016: Beginners - Leanganook Trk-Mt Alexander Park
Photos:
Robert Ian Mair, Jana Perera
We assembled at the northern outskirts of...
It was easy going at first as we set off...
To our left the Coliban Main Channel was...
We left the Goldfields Track to follow the...
Old stonework and the ruins of a bridge mark...
Ascending the slopes of Mt Alexander opened...
It was a steady climb to the upper plateau...
Moss-covered granite slabs capped a knoll...
It was a good spot for some photographic...
Cameras were out for those family snaps.
Passing a former granite quarry. Large scale...
We headed off track through the open country...
Lunch near Dog Rocks, a large outcrop of...
We kept to the eastern slopes and worked our...
After setting up our tents in spitting rain...
A tour and discussion of the features of...
After the session on equipment selection and...
Our progress was watched with caution and...
Back at camp it was time to get the fire...
The fire became our focal point until hunger...
The wok soon earned its keep!
Jana and Kate ready to enjoy a hearty meal.
Back at the fire Ros and Phil watch...
Sunday morning brought tales of the cold...
In the warming glow of the early morning sun...
Back on the Goldfields track we set off for...
The views were extensive across the open...
Walking was relatively easy on the well...
More orchids glistened in the morning sun....
We completed a loop from the day before and...
Our leader watched on our antics from above.
Dog Rocks was a good spot for an early...
A fascinating Moa-like rock formation rested...
The West Ridge Walking Track wound its way...
Views to the west could be had all the way...
A view along the way.
We ascended and descended our way through...
Taking a more relaxed view to the west from...
Now a view to the north from Langs Lookout...
It was a quick descent down the eastern...
The meadows were a patchwork of flowers.
For beginners and experienced walkers alike...
There was even time to watch the birds and...
As the walk came to an end attention turned...
We were not disappointed and settled back...
