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17 Nov 2023: Mt Buffalo Big Walk
Photos:
Andres MEISTER, Robert Ian MAIR, Yiting ZHENG, Derrick BROWN
We assembled on Saturday morning at the...
All enthused we set off to tackle The Big...
Across the footbridge and we were set for...
Some of us still looked remarkably fresh...
The next 300m climb was more gentle and...
Once we reached the zig-zag ascent up the...
There was plenty of time to check out the...
Rock Isotome
The track was bordered by a brilliant...
Violet Kunzia
The Ovens Valley looked peaceful under the...
From Marriotts Lookout we could see the top...
Another view down to the valley below.
As the day progressed we moved steadily in...
Our next stop was at Reeds Lookout for lunch.
Our next stop was at Reeds Lookout for lunch.
The extra elevation made the views even more...
Once we reached the top of the plateau the...
Very soon the first views of the Buffalo...
A side-trip to Pulpit Rock Lookout peered...
Mountain Caladenia
And one more lookout, Falls Lookout, with...
One for the family album!
Off to the side Crystall Brook started its...
We arrived at the Chalet Parking Area in...
Now refreshed we made our way to Lake Catani...
The dam was full and the overflow cascading...
We soon had our tents erected and relaxed in...
Some of the group set off to view Chalwell...
Our leader was all smiles.
Back at the lake a touch of camper luxury...
Nearby Common Bird Orchids
With the approach of sunset the lake was an...
Happy campers lined the wharf to get the...
And the sun went down spreading a hue of red...
Next morning as we departed it was back to...
Derrick was tempted to go for another dip.
The morning air was very still and the lake...
At the dam the view was surreal.
Today we would take a different route back...
The morning sun filtered through the trees.
Our path took us out to the View Point.
Sharing the local knowledge.
On our way back we came across a very...
After a sharp descent we crossed the outlet...
A quick peek was enough to appreciate the...
Back at the Chalet carpark area the signs...
Meanwhile, in a contemplative mood ...
As we started to head down a glace at the...
Our downward route retraced the path up.
As forecast it was getting even warmer than...
The warmer conditions brought sunflower...
Tall Sun Orchid
A side trip to Rollasons Falls only tempted...
Approaching the bottom the pace quickened.
Mission complete.
Thoroughly satisfied with our weekend...
