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15 Feb 2019: Overland Track, Tasmania
Photos:
Robert Ian Mair, Nick Scanlon, Anita Wu
Arriving early afternoon at the drop off...
The short uphill walk with loaded packs...
One of the Waldheim residents was on hand to...
Another family group chose to ignore our...
That afternoon we set off on a short walk to...
The final climb under sunny skies gave us...
From Marion's Lookout the panorama put Dove...
Looking forward Cradle Mountain stood...
Primed for our walk to start the next day we...
From the shore of Dove Lake the classic view...
Back at Waldheim we were treated to fa east...
Outside another family group engaged in its...
It was a misty climb up Horse Track and...
Undeterred by the low cloud we picked our...
At the top snatches of clear sky teased us...
Our mission achieved we set off back to the...
Meanwhile, down below, those that elected...
At Waterfall Valley we set up camp for the...
In good time we prepared our evening meals...
Next morning some of the party prepared to...
We moved swiftly with only day packs to...
The views down into Waterfall Valley from...
Soon we were making the final ascent.
Rock falls gave way to cliff faces as we...
Once on top we just settled back to soak in...
With camera in hand Dan was not in a hurry...
The view out across Lake Will gave an...
After dropping back down we stopped for a...
After regrouping back at Waterfall Valley we...
In good time we arrived at Lake Windermere.
Purple was the colour of the day.
Overnight we were invaded by ravaging possum.
A flimsy tent wall was no guarantee of...
Our destination for day two was Pellion Hut.
Persistent Rain ensured we would be covered...
Out across the moors we went.
A short side trip to a lookout offered a...
Shortly after we slipped into ancient forest...
In places the trees arched above threatening...
Up ahead Mt Oakley was capped in cloud.
From Pellion Hut a lifting of the cloud...
The bridge over the Ayr River led to the...
Not quite the top, but from below the cloud...
Early next morning we prepare to de-camp and...
A small waterfall was cause to pause for a...
David was quick to capture the scene.
After dropping packs at Pelion Gap we set...
It was a tight huddle at the top in swirling...
Heading down we dropped below the cloud...
Soon we were back on the new trackwork...
Ania shows her delight after conquering Mt...
There were lots of smiling faces around the...
Eduardo took it all in as he readied for the...
Dalton Falls was in full flow after the...
We just stood and took it in.
Hartnett Falls too was looking spectacular.
It was a chilly and damp welcome at Windy...
Dinner was managed in relative comfort with...
From Windy Ridge we headed into Pine Valley.
After arriving at Pine Valley Hut some of...
Back in the hut the decorations said all...
Next morning the weather had improved and a...
Caroline was content to just sit and watch...
Approaching the Overland Track again the...
A resident near Narcissus Hut popped out for...
Our own tree whisperer took in the news as...
The weather report had been favourable. We...
We made the most of the afternoon sun.
As the sun dropped lower the hills on the...
Even as the sun disappeared we enjoyed the...
Next morning we started to pack up early....
One last glance back across the lake to Mt...
Our cheery, if somewhat scruffy group at the...
Our culinary desires were soon satisfied.
Gayle wrestled with the choice between a...
