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04 Jan 2018: Mt Howitt - Mt Speculation (3 days)
Photos:
Robert Ian Mair, John Terrell, Gael Reid
On the way up we camped at Thomastown, no,...
Our cheery group were keen to get on our way...
The 5km walk into MacAlister Springs was an...
Checking out the dispersed camping near...
From the camping area the views of the...
The Crosscut Saw stretched across the...
Jopie pointed out some of the other features...
The Terrible Hollow and Devil's Staircase...
Jopie, the Devil's Staircase, The Razor and...
Heading out from MacAlister Springs towards...
The views were too good to rush by.
And the weather was warm so we took plenty...
At the turn-off to the Crosscut Saw the...
Along with daisy bushes, everlastings and...
Heading out on The Australian Alps Walking...
Very quickly you understand why it is one of...
A warning sign is a timely reminder not to...
The Razor and The Viking look daunting on...
MacAlister Springs and Mt Howitt recede into...
We were continually reminded of why it is...
Mt Speculation beckons as the track...
A sharp turn and rapid descent get us around...
Lower down the track continues to wind its...
Edging around a rocky outcrop is made easier...
As we approached Mt Buggery the track was...
From Mt Buggery it was still a long way to...
We chose to spend Friday night on Mt Buggery...
It was a dry camp. Dropping packs we set off...
We moved easier with only light packs for...
The water flow was strong in Camp Creek and...
The sunset over The Bluff was magnificent...
The next morning was warm again, so we...
Bulbine, Stylidium et al near Mt Howitt
A lone figure strides out ahead.
Chamomile sunray
A cool glade
Another reminder of why it is called the...
Jopie went to inspect a water source amid...
Ivy goodenia carpeted the ground in places.
Bulbine bulbosa and Snow Gum
And we saw one orchid - Mauve leek orchid
Di wandering up towards Mt Howitt
The wind was fierce on the summit of Mt...
Can't get enough of these flowers...
Nicely shaded campsite at Macalister Springs
Di and Ian relaxing at Macalister Springs...
Early next morning the light on the Razor...
Early morning clouds over the Crosscut Saw...
