Mt Direction - 14 Jul 2026

We are walking today from Risdon Brook car park to Mount Direction and return.

The forecast is for a cold but fine day with light winds. 

The group are preparing to leave the car park. 

Crossing the dam wall.

A view through the trees down the river to the Tasman Bridge.

Can you see the 5 wallabies in this picture.

Rugged up for the cold.

 

The climbing starts.

 

Looking back over Risdon Brook Dam.

 

A rustic hut constructed by the track.

Probably the steepest part of the climb.

 

 

 

 

The morning tea stop after the climb.

 Our cairn builders cannot help themselves.

Or make a point of showing off their work.

 

Further climbing.

But the view was worth the climb.

The cairn on the top of Mount Direction.

Heading back down the hill.

 

The sun shining on the grassed area around the Dam. 

There were eight walkers who covered 7.25 km climbing and descending 390 meters over 3.5 hours.

All the walkers enjoyed the short sharp climb and return walk.

Thanks to Mendelt, Ron  and Chris for their photos. 

 

 

Geilston Bay - Caves Hill - 7 Jul 2026

 The walk today is from Geilston Bay to Caves Hill in the  Pilchers Hill Reserve.

 A very cold start with frost on the ground as we follow Faggs Creek from the car park.

 

 

 

Entering the reserve.

Navigating the entrance gate.

Climbing the hill on the Rocky Tom Track.

Tremella mesenterica

Morning tea on the first level sunny spot up the hill.

 

 

 Seating provided by recently felled trees.

Starting the climb to Rocky Tom.

This piece of country is somewhat difficult.

 

Finally the view towards the City from Rocky Tom.

The view in most directions are pretty good.

The view to Mt Wellington with a cloud on top.

The climb from Rocky Tom Track to Cave Hill.

Our cairn builders in action.

 

Although this extension may not last once the wind picks up.

 

Coming back to Cave Hill.

The track down from Rocky Tom has been significantly eroded since our last visit.

We had 16 walkers who covered 9.1 kms over 4.5 hours and climbed and descended 340 meters.

 

Thanks to Ron and Mendelt for their photo contributions.