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. 

 

Pelverata Falls - 30 June 2026

Despite some early morning rain and a forecast of frequent showers during the day 10 hardy walkers came for today's walk to Pelverata Falls.

In the car park almost ready to go.

 

Just what is required - a good pep talk before the start of a walk!

 

 

Initially the route follows a wide fire trail with a gentle climb.  

 

Something weird is going on here - is Tim actually a robot?

 

Some serious discussions!

 

 

Our first bridge for the day

 

Morning Tea

Soon after the morning tea stop the track narrows, becomes rocky and has some steep climbs

 

Slippery falls in the distance looking spectacular with a decent flow of water

 

And around the bend we get a view of Pelverata Falls which also has a good flow of water

 

Happy group on the viewing platform

 Our return journey and the steep slope is evident

 

Some of the flora and fungi we passed on the walk

 

Natures tuning fork!

 

As today's  walk was relatively short it was decided to have a look the North West Bay River Trail which starts at Sandfly (we pass this on our way home).

 

 Are we going in the right direction?

 

  

 

 

 

We follow made  trail till we reach the river  - recent rain made crossing this out of the question so after a look we decided to return via the Sandfly oval.

 

We complete this short walk by returning to the cars via the Sandfly oval.

The first part of today's walk to  Pelverata Falls was about 6 kms and the bit along the North West Bay River Trail about 3 kms.

Thanks to  Mendelt and Chris for their photos

 

 Click on this link to download the GPX file for the North West Bay River Trail

 

Click on this link to download the GPX file for the Pelverata Falls walk