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31 Jan 2016: Werribee Gorge - Falcon's Lookout
Photos:
Robert Ian Mair, Stephen Ingrouille
Pre-walk briefing for our group of twenty at...
More happy faces at the pre-walk briefing.
The smiles were a little more drawn as we...
Our first of several lookouts
Actually this is also morning tea.
Taking in the view from Eastern Viewpoint.
"I wish we had brought something yummy...
Don't lean back Margie!
Another lookout and another pose.
Our leader suggested a quick way back down...
"You guys are funny ... we're not...
We chose the more conventional route!
Despite recent rains the river level was low.
A little pause in the valley.
Start of the climb up to Falcons Lookout.
There were a few rock scrambles near the...
They were soon over.
And then up again.
Enjoying the climb and the views.
"This is like Cathedral Range."
There was still a bit more climbing to go.
Near the top we came across a group doing it...
All smiles as we approached the top.
Taking in a view from Falcons Lookout to the...
"How did you get up there?"
Falcons Lookout was a good place to stop for...
It wasn't a good idea to look to closely at...
Looking down at the RMIT rock climbers. We...
Heading off with enthusiasm after lunch.
Following the Ironbark Gorge Track to pick...
Pausing for the tail end before another...
A slight detour to investigate the...
Heading down from the top of the Western...
A pause for a photo on the way down.
Looking down to the river and Needles Beach.
A little beach and swimming hole in the...
Down we go.
The ridge-line track was narrow in places.
A rope was handy at one point.
This group proudly displaying the bush...
Some stepping stones so sprightly surpassed.
The 'rope' course. This looks like fun.
Onr slip and we may be taking the swim that...
And the gorge was pretty.
And it was fun.
The final section was a relaxing stroll...