Today we are walking to Platform Peak where over the last 12 years we have climbed 6 times mostly during the middle of the year.
The forecast is for a fine morning with cloud and possible rain later in the day.
Everyone getting ready for the climb.
Passing through the gate just up from the car park.
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Looking towards Mount Wellington with the clouds already appearing from the south.
One of a couple of water systems set up along the road.
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Copperleaf Snowberry.
One of a number of interestingly formed trees.
Lunch stop alongside the track.
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Morris on his throne.
The climb up the hill.
Every time we pass this spot someone has added a bit more detritus to the sculpture.
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Native Pea Flower.
Following the track in the middle of the climb.
Waratah.
A new Banksia Flower.
A couple of happy walkers.
A mass of various berry plants growing together.
Wax flowers.
More Waratahs.
A large log marked by a cairn across the track.
A well fed tiger snake basking on the side of the track. He did leave when we approached a bit closer.
Climbing to the first peak on the range.
Clouds now moving and the wind is increasing.
The view across the Derwent Valley.
A number of the walkers decided they had climbed enough so stopped for lunch while the rest of the group went on the Platform Peak itself.
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Off they go.
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Down and up to Platform Peak.
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At the cairn on the top of Platform Peak for lunch.
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Some people never give up the urge to climb.
Back with the rest of the group and getting ready for the return journey.
Down we go.
Back to the cairn on the log which appears to be a bit different.
