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15 May 2021: Great South West Walk (GSWW)
Photos:
Jill ALLEN, Robert Ian MAIR
Preparing to set off after driving to Nelson...
Heading out of nelson.
Shortly after leaving Nelson the track...
Dropping down to the beach.
Attention to tide times makes walking easier...
From the low coastal cliffs the view along...
We worked our way steadily along the beach.
Plentiful signs marked our route.
Each campsite ie equipped with a shelter,...
Day 2 out of Nelson is spent mainly on the...
Making the most of the low tide and firm...
Intermittent rain showers treated us to...
Swan Lake Camp completes day 2 after...
Setting out across rolling hills from Swan...
The route from Swan Lake Camp climbs gently...
Exotic displays of fungi line the full track...
The well-maintained track makes walking...
On the final ascent of Mt Richmond.
Lunch on Mt Richmond.
The GSWW traverses both public and private...
On the way back to the coast across private...
From Mt Richmond the inland route returns to...
A short side trip to Tarragal Caves before...
Back on the coast the track rises to the top...
Springs Camp set back from the cliffs of...
Taking in the sunset from the clifftops...
Group shot at The Springs lookout as we set...
The weather-worn limestone clifftops reveal...
The path around Cape Bridgewater hugs the...
A lunch break at the fabulous Bridgewater...
Dropping down to the Bridgewater Bay Cafe in...
The Ladies in Pink!
An easy beach section was welcome after a...
The track soon rose to the top of the...
Dunes gave way to rugged cliffs.
Cape Nelson resounded with crashing waves...
Cape Nelson Lighthouse stands prominent on...
Cape Nelson Lighthouse.
The lighthouse cafe made for another good...
Arriving at Portland the historic displays...
We had great weather for our rest day in...
After a rest day in Portland we set off...
Setting up camp on day 1 out of Portland.
A warming fire was welcome as we experienced...
Fungi were a favourite subject for keen...
Traversing the forest section of the GSWW.
More fungi.
Rugged up for the rain and cold as we...
The rain was not enough to have any effect...
A stop at the Inkpot for lunch signaled our...
The wet conditions brought with them a need...
A prime spot with a river view at Moleside...
For the next few days we followed the banks...
We camped each night along the banks of the...
Our leader taking in the river views.
Glenelg River.
Grass Trees and wallabies alternated for...
The rain had given way to colder nights....
There were plentiful stops to enjoy the...
Stunning views from the limestone cliffs...
Relaxing over lunch on our last day.
Arriving back in Nelson at the end of our...
