Marion Bay - 3 March 2026

Today Marilyn is leading the walk in an area we haven't been to before - through the Marion Bay Conservation area.  

 She immediately endears herself to the group by taking us up to the viewing platform and announcing that its time for morning tea. 

 

View back to the carpark

 Looking towards the ocean

Morning tea over and off we go - Notice the UFO flying above our heads - I have no idea what it is - any suggestions?

 

We reach the start of the track

 The track is still showing signs of the heavy rainfall we had on Sunday night

When Marilyn checked out the walk 2 days earlier she was able to walk on the sand when the track ended - today however it's a completely different story with the high tide forcing us to take off our boots and wade through the water.

 

 

After about 500m we were able to leave the water.  Comments such as .."Marilyn wasn't kidding when she said bring your swimmers" and "even Bob never made us walk through this much water" were muttered by longer serving members of the group.

 

We make our way around the point towards our lunch spot

 

 

Erosion is evident

 

 Lunch Time

 

 

 Found on the beach

 

 

Can you put a name to these legs?

 

 

Almost back to the cars with the viewing platform visible

 

 Thanks Marilyn for leading a very relaxed walk which was enjoyed by all.  15 walkers took just under 3 Hours to cover 7.5kms

 

 

 This must be the first time that our elevation profile has gone below sea level

 

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Lake Dobson to Lake Fenton - 24 February 2026

Today's walk is in the Mount Field National Park - we will start at Lake Dobson and pass Lake Webster on our way to Lake Fenton where the walk will end. There is carpooling involved between the two lakes.

 Unfortunately we got caught up in traffic and arrived at Mt Field about 45 minutes later than anticipated - never mind the perfect walking weather more than made up for the  delay.

 At the carpark preparing for the walk

 

On our way

 We reach the start of the track to Lake Webster

This part of the walk is well maintained and in part has quite a steep downward slope.  The next  2 photos - one looking backwards and the other forwards give an indication of this slope.

 

Mount Bridges on our left

We haven't time today so we ignore the turn to the Pandani Grove and continue on the track

 Due to our late start it is decided to skip morning tea (this could be a first) and stop for lunch

 

Leaving Lake Dobson and Lake Webster behind we head off towards Lake Fenton.  From this point onwards the track becomes narrower and isn't maintained as well.

 Interesting tree

 The numerous obstacles on the track ensure a full body workout

 

Our next fun obstacle was crossing the Broad River.  With the "encouragement" of those on dry land the crossing was achieved without any mishaps.

 

Continuing along the track

 In parts the track becomes very narrow and overgrown

 

Three wise monkeys?   It was suggested they should be called entree, main and dessert

 

Not sure what the attraction is

 

As is usual for this time of the year there is lots of colourful flora about 

 

 

As we missed our morning tea it's only fair that we stop for afternoon tea!

 

Afternoon tea over we set off on the last leg to Lake Fenton.  A lot of this is on rocks.

 

 

 

 

 Almost back

 

Haydyn leads us out of the wilderness

  

 

 Auditioning for "Young Talent Time"

 

 Thanks to Mendelt and Chris for leading the walk and for their photos.   It took about 5.5 hours to cover the 9kms.  A very enjoyable walk.

 

 

 

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