Hello! I got a good nights sleep and woke up feeling not stiff and sore like I suspected I would! Winning!
To continue…
It was time to tackle one of the harder parts of the days trek – Up!!
Then we got to the really fun bit – rocks with chain railings to help you haul yourself up! This part will be more of a challenge with a full pack!
Time for a breather and a selfie – the wind makes for an awesome hairdo!
We were still not quite at the top, but the view was just getting better and better
Figured this was the perfect spot for lunch! We had worked up an appetite and it was gorgeous sitting there in the sunshine taking in the breathtaking views
Dove Lake is where we have often gone to take visitors for a walk. If you missed my post about Cradle Mt click here to take a peek.
It was fantastic to see it from a whole new angle!
Once lunch was done, we decided we had time to walk on a bit further to see what was over the next rise.
It was very regretfully at this point that we decided to turn around and start to make the trek back.
Beside the track there were countless areas of mosses and tiny flowers, small bushes and other interesting bits of nature to admire.
The boardwalks in a lot of areas over yesterdays walk are a really good thing. People are not encouraged to leave the paths and trample over everything in sight. Its a way of helping us leave less of a footprint. Its such a popular place for hikers, that this really makes a difference to the vegetation up there
Naturally going back was a lot speedier than the trip up… gravity was more on our side! Seemed in no time we were back on the grassy plains
And to round off a fabulous day, we met a wombat!
Just ambling at the side of the track with not a care in the world!
Even better, although quite tragically I have no photo, on the drive out we saw a mother wombat crossing the road and trundling up the hill followed closely by her fat roly-poly baby and it was the cutest thing we had ever seen!!! Note to self… don’t put the camera away when driving… haha
Hope you have enjoyed the views! We certainly did!
Cheers
What beautiful pictures. They would make a wonderful book.
Thanks Judy! It was a wonderful day!
Your photography is fantastic — the hike looks very difficult but oh so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Thank-you Teri! Its a photographers gift up there! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
Greetings from Oregon.
What a beautiful country you live in. Thank you for all the time you put into your blog. Goodness, daily photo’s of your travel adventures, garden updates, Ruby Tuesday visits, sweet Pip, or a daily life log. I love it. I must say, you folks have a lot of stamina to tackle these long treks and mountains. My body aches just thinking about the “wee” little hikes you take. It makes me long for summer. We currently have had ice, snow and freezing rain for the last 2 weeks. Cabin fever for sure!
I’m looking towards many more delightful coffee breaks and reading your blog.
Hello! Sometimes its nice to be stuck inside for a while as its snowing outside – but there comes a point where it drives you batty! You will enjoy the change in weather when it comes for sure!! I am hoping our summer will stretch out since it was so late getting here.
Thank-you for all the lovely positive feedback. So glad you are enjoying the stories. I am hoping to inspire some people to travel to Tasmania – people often don’t give us a second thought! 🙂
We are lucky to live in a beautiful part of the world and its lovely to have to chance to share it around a bit!
Well… thats my coffee break over! Time to put those kids to work! haha
You always have such good pictures. I enjoy getting your letters. Thank you.
Thanks Riley!! You’ll have to do this walk next time you are in Tasmania!! 🙂