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14 Mar 2025: The Bluff - Howqua River
Photos:
Robert Ian MAIR, Yiting ZHENG
Friday evening saw everybody set up at...
Expecting a hot day on Saturday we were on...
In good time we reached the start of The...
It was a steady climb through the trees...
An occasional stop to regroup and refresh...
The final ascent of The Bluff offered good...
Once on the top there was time to relax and...
Mt Buller dominated the skyline to the north.
After taking in the views we set out across...
The rugged profile of Eadley Stoney poked...
Our leader stopped to let the keen...
The closer we got to Eadley Stoney the more...
Soon we were making our way along the cliff...
There were many features and nearby peaks to...
At our back now the profile of The Bluff...
We took our time to enjoy the views from the...
After a quick descent we arrived at Bluff...
From the hut it was a less distinct path...
Relatively clear sections of an old logging...
The more overgrown sections were slower...
We were grateful to those who helped keep...
Where the route became steeper it tested the...
The compensation was the fantastic views...
It was still a long way to the bottom where...
After a hot day the river near Ritchies Hut...
For some a nearby pool and full immersion...
Clean, cool and relaxed.
Sunday morning was another early start. This...
Taking the more scenic High Route above the...
There was a bit more up and down as the...
The views from the higher points were...
Distinctive peaks like that of Little Buller...
From the junction with the 8-Mile Spur Track...
Our reward was another refreshing break by...
It was all smiles at the bottom of the climb...
Part way up and the storm clouds were...
Closer to the top of 8-Mile Spur feeling a...
Fortunately the worst of the rain had not...
A car shuffle and drive back to Mansfield...
The Food-fest continues. Dinner in Yea and a...
Happy on The Bluff
Getting to the top, every step of the tough...
Looking good and proud
Beams with a smile as taking in the great...
Spot the spots
Happy belly, happy people
Crossing the finishing line and managed to...
A walker and a gum tree
Sunday morning rain didn't reduce the energy...
On top of the world
Resting with a view on the cliff side from...
Leaders' route review and peak identifying
Carry on the walk, rewarded by the stunning...
