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09 Apr 2022: Great South West Walk
Photos:
Bernadette HARRINGTON, Robert Ian MAIR
Setting off from Nelson on Day 1 in ideal...
After a short walk along the roads we...
Day 1: Discovery Bay walking out from Nelson
Day 1: Taking a break, sheltering from the...
Time to start walking again.
After a while we left the beach and followed...
Emus scurried away in the distance.
Looking back along the cliffs.
Heading inland again and Lake Mombeong...
We were quick to set up camp after arriving...
On Day 2 we followed some vehicle tracks...
Day 2: Walking over the sand dunes from...
Day 2: The beach goes on
Time for a break. Not a lot of shelter on...
Day 2: Walking in someone elses shoes -...
After the long beach walk we were glad to...
Day 2: Back over sand dunes to Swan Lake Camp
Day 2: Swan Lake - spot the swans.
After exploring the area near Swan Lake Camp...
Next morning we were ready for another day....
A well disguised wallaby cautiously watched...
As we gained in elevation the views back to...
Day 3: Moving in land to Mt Richmond NP
Day 3
After setting up tents at Tarragal Camp...
Day 4: Getting ready to head off from...
Day 4
Day 4: View over Brdgewater Lakes to...
The wind farms on Cape Bridgewater glistened...
A photo for family and friends.
Dropping down from the top of the hills the...
Day 4: Tarragal Cave
Day 4: Back following the coast
It was time to join the track around the...
Down below the waves crashed over the basalt...
In places the cliffs were undercut from...
Day 4
The Springs camp was soon converted to a...
Before dinner we headed down to the...
Day 4: Exploring Freshwater Springs
Even though it was a clear sky with no...
Day 5: Amazing sunrise at Spring Camp
This time we settled for a view of the...
Day 5: Petrified Forest
Day 5: Taking in the power of the ocean as...
Arriving at Cape Bridgewater we paused to...
The next leg took us over the highest sea...
Day 5: The much anticipated lunch at the...
We walked more slowly after lunch!
Day 5: Approaching Trewalla Camp
Agajan prepares the fire at Trewalla Camp.
Day 6: Returning to the beach
Day 6: An amazing site- the beach covered...
A switch of leader along the clifftops to...
Day 6: We took a break while considering the...
Day 6: Leaving the beach for the last time
Day 6
The track continued to skirt the clifftops...
Day 6: Cliff track towards Cape Nelson...
Day 6: Cape Nelson Lighthouse
Day 7: Following the cast towards Portland,...
The Enchanted Forrest had a magical feel to...
Day 6
Day 8: After a break in Portland and a few...
Soon the coast and Portland were receding...
It was a chilly day and a cheering fire was...
Day 8: Cubby Camp
Next morning it was damp tents as we...
Day 9: Cobboboonee NP
Day 9:
After a pleasant day walking through the...
The river was dry but the bridge made a good...
Day 9: Cut Out Camp
The chief fire monitor attended to his...
Day 10: Another damp night and wet tents....
Day 10: The forest continues
Day 10
Damp conditions and swamp-prone areas kept...
Day 10: Detour required
Day 10: Resting at Fitzroy Camp
With the setting of the sun we had a light...
The depth of talent was impressive.
Day 11 started with a group photo.
Day 11: Continuing through the forest
The boardwalk across the Fitzroy River...
We paused to check the start of restoration...
Day 11
Day 11
Day 11: Lunch at the Ink Pot
Day 11: Moleside Camp on the Glenelg River
After setting up our tents some ventured...
Back at camp a friendly visitor dropped by...
Day 12: Early morning jetty Moleside Camp
Day 12: Morning tea break overlooking the...
Canoeists made their way quietly downstream.
Day 12: The view continued to draw our...
Away from the clifftops and a fungi was the...
Day 12
Day 12: Battersby Camp
Blue Superb Wrens and Yellow Robbins...
Day 13: Camp Jetty
There were a few gentle reminders that we...
Day 13
Day 13: Limestone cliffs opposite Patterson...
A flock of Gang Gang parrots watched our...
Satisfied that it was safe they dropped down...
We became no more than a visiting curiosity.
Day 13: Patterson Camp
Day 14: Early morning mist as the suns rays...
Another group shot on the clifftop. All...
It was a lovely sunny day and we were in no...
Day 14: Along the Glenelg river
Day 14: Along the Glenelg river
Day 14: Along the Glenelg river
A brief section through South Australia...
Day 14: a mass of flower stems on the grass...
Day 14
Day 14: Contrast the mass of grass tree...
Back at Nelson at the end of our two weeks....
