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11 Dec 2022: Plenty Gorge by Train
Photos:
Robert Ian MAIR, Raymond W SPOONER
The planned meeting point at Mernda Station...
As the appointed time approached our group...
After a short distance we entered the Plenty...
Magnificent old eucalyptus trees dotted the...
We made our way through former farm...
Gaiters or long pants were a good idea to...
Soon we were dropping down lower towards the...
A short stop to regroup among an area of re...
Relics of man-made vessels seemed out of...
Our route skirted along narrow paths above...
It was a sharp drop down to the river`s edge.
Good balance and nimble feet made light work...
The grass along the edges of the river was...
Bands of exposed rock formed natural dams...
The impact of the recent floods was evident...
We continued to edge our way downstream...
Old trees clung to the rocky edges like...
In places the gentle cascades were...
From the higher levels the exposed geology...
A stop for lunch with a view.
The views of the river kept coming as we...
Off to the side former quaries were now...
Our progress was steady as we snaked along...
A pause for a break at the historic Farm...
Wood Ducks watched warily as we passed.
Arriving at Middle Gorge Station our party...
Our leader`s timing was excellent and the...
Pretty section of the river
Cassinas were in full bloom
Morning tea break
Navigating a slippery section of the track
Congo line through the long grass
Side trip to the cascades
Jopie picked a great lunch spot high on...
PPart of the extensive wetlands
