We are back at Hartz Mountain with fine weather forecast rather thatn the sleet and rain that we experienced about 7 weeks ago.
The initial part of the track is enclosed in lots of bush.
There were a few waratah's still in flower.
And one of the walkers was very happy getting up close and personal with her favorite Tasmanian plant.
Alpine Groundsel - Senecio pectinatus.
Mountain Gentian - Gentianella diemensis
Sunlight reflecting of the Pandani.
The orange colored new growth of the Myrtle was standing out.
Our objective Hartz Mountain.
Lady's Tarn.
The color of the Myrtle stands out on the range.
This tree has been standing on the Hartz Plateau for the 40 years.
A couple of happy walkers.
And then we start the climb away from the Plateau.
Past the first climb before ascending to the mountan.
Looking back down the track.
The South West is now coming into view.
Looking down on Hartz Lake.
Taking in the first big view across to the South West.
Precipitous Bluff and Ironbound Range.
Finally on the top of Hartz.
The Trig Point.
Climbing the last scree to the top.
Looking towards Snowy Mountain.
Federation Peak.
Precipitous Bluff.
One of the local grasshoppers on the mountain top.
Lunch on the top.
On the return trip.
Scrambling down from the top.
A last look back at the peak.
Mountain Rocket - Bellendena montana
Milligania densiflora.
Close-up of the new growth on the Myrtle.
Haydyn managed to get this photo of a Leprea Brown butterly and Morris identified it when he returned home.
The last descent before the board walk back to the car.
We had 17 walkers but only 11 made the peak with an 8km return walk climbing 400 meters over 4.5 hours.
The weather was exceptional in not being too hot but the high cloud and light breeze made for a very pleasant walk.
Thanks to Ron, Mendelt, Chris and Lyn for their photos.
