Melbourne
Bushwalkers
MBW
Melbourne Bushwalkers
Home Page
About Us
A Photographic History
MBW History 1940-1990
Membership
Membership Process
Notices for Members
Frequent Questions
Location Maps
Newsletters
Library Holdings
BWV Discounts
Members Area
Walk & Camp
Walk & Camp Overview
Tips for New Bushwalkers
Bus Walks with MBW
Overnight Bushwalking
Basic Navigation Skills
Equipment Hire
Courtesy Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
Other Events
Other Events Overview
Training
Conservation
Social Events
Program
Activities Program
Participant Responsibilities
Trip Note Archive
Photogallery
Photogallery
Photo Archives
Photo Submission Guide
Downloads
General Downloads
Walk
Magazine 1949-87
Newsletter Archive
FAQs
Frequent Questions
Contact Us
Privacy Statement
Login
Menu
Login
×
Home
Home Page
About Us
A Photographic History
MBW History 1940-1990
Membership
Membership Process
Notices for Members
Frequent Questions
Location Maps
Newsletters
Library Holdings
BWV Discounts
Members Area
Walk & Camp
Overview
Tips for New Bushwalkers
Bus Walks with MBW
Overnight Bushwalking
Basic Navigation Skills
Equipment Hire
Courtesy Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
Other Events
Overview
Training
Conservation
Social Events
Program
Activities Program
Participant Responsibilities
Trip Note Archive
Photogallery
Photogallery
Photo Archives
Photo Submission Guide
Downloads
General Downloads
Walk
Magazine 1949-87
Newsletter Archive
FAQs
Frequent Questions
Contact Us
Privacy Statement
Member Login
Log In
Click here to Register
Melbourne Bushwalkers Photo Gallery
Gallery Home >>
2022
>>
Pack Carry
>>
18 Feb 2022: Mt Cobbler, Cobbler Lake and Dandongadale Falls
Photos:
Robert Ian MAIR, Jill ALLEN, Bernadette HARRINGTON
Those that left Melbourne early on Friday...
After a peaceful night we assembled near the...
The lower section climbed steadily through...
Looking up as the steep climb continues.
As we ascended the track became steeper,...
After a short break we continued our ascent.
Muesli Spur
Off to the side the views across the...
A short section between climbs provided a...
The climb continues.
To our left Mt. Cobbler peeked above the...
With Muesli Track behind us we relaxed while...
Morning tea stop on Day one, a shady spot
A short distance on we left the Cobbler Lake...
Fallen trees challenged our flexibility.
At the junction of the Lake Cobbler Track...
The relatively treeless rocky flanks of the...
Wildflowers thrived
On reaching the ridge-line of the rocky...
The first clear views of the summit look...
Dropping off the top of the ridge we made...
The coming ascent looks even more daunting.
Moving steadily forward we took each...
And then the summit was just ahead.
From the summit the views were even more...
The cliffs of the rocky ridge we had...
John, our leader is the king of the mountain
Time for a group shot on the summit.
And another one. Spot the difference!
Beautiful summit of Cobbler
Taking in views from both sides of the...
After a long time enjoying the views we...
A short deviation to the end of the adjacent...
Departing from the track back to camp we...
Pools of crystal clear water met our needs.
Laden with water the climb back to the track...
a bit of bush bashing fun to find water
With the sun dropping below the hills we...
Next morning we set off refreshed for the...
The Dandongadale River soon appeared as we...
A short refreshment break was called for in...
All refreshed we were soon on our way again...
Dandongadale River
The track took us across and up out of the...
As it was Sunday most weekend campers had...
After setting up camp we set off to view the...
First we checked out the small falls on a...
The small falls
Jumping with joy
We then made our way across to the top of...
just before the falls
From a rocky outcrop above the falls it was...
The only way to see the falls
Great breakdance move Ian
Far below the river could be seen emerging...
The views along the valley drifted off into...
With our initial awe sated we prepared to...
After lunch some of the group set off to get...
Derek and Gina show how its done on the...
The Dandongadale Falls plummeted over the...
Explorations over we returned to camp and...
Lake Cobbler at dawn
As we emerged next morning mist drifted...
With a long walk along Cobbler Lake Track...
mmmm which way as everyone looks at maps
more bush bashing and smiles
The brush was easily pushed aside as we made...
The road on the last day
Once on the road we moved at our own pace...
