Jenny is leading our walk today from Lake Dulverton to Parratah and return.
It is a relative flat track around the lake before following the old railway line that used connect Parratah to Oatlands.
When we left Hobart it appeared that the weather would be quite cold. However on arrival there was no wind although overcast and the sun came out part way through so it was a very pleasant day's walk.
The reflections on the lake.
Setting off for the track that follows the foreshore of the Lake Dulverton. The track was the result of the Oatlands Community input to have it built.
Oatlands version of Stonehenge.
The topiary animals appear to have moved from St Peters Pass into the middle of Oatlands.
Lake Dulverton is known for its wading birds.
Looking back across the lake to where we commenced our walk.
The track has been installed over an old narrow gauge rail that connected Oatlands to the main north south train line at Parratah.
Our leader provided the group with a lot of information about all the history of the area that we passed through.
When the walk was established the locals provided the local provided items of interest alongside the track.
There was a bit of discussion about this piece but no-one was sure exactly the machine did.
One of the original sandstone barns erected in the area. Oatlands is renowned for its historical sandstone buildings most of which were constructed in the 1800's.
The track now follows the Tunnack Road.
The local community was instrumental in planting all the trees and other vegetation along the part of the track.
One of the old sandstone culverts constructed for the railway line.
A stone cliff with caves underneath on a Land for Conservation property.
Table Mountain in the distance.
An enormous Pine tree planted alongside the roadway by the original settlers.
The Old Post Office in Parratah now a private residence.
The Parratah Hotel also a private residence.
Having a relaxed lunch on the old Parratah Railway Station. Most of us hoped that we might see a freight train while we waited but no luck.
Much discussion was held about the uses of this huge steel structure in the railyard.
The train line heading to the north of the state.
We passed a deer farm alongside the track.
Another old stone barn.
Another of the old railway culverts.
Heading back towards Oatlands.
Apparently this is the remains of the old night-cart sewerage system.
We had 12 walkers who covered 16.8 kms over 4 hours 38 minutes and climbed 100 meters on what was a pleasant walk on a very good walking day.
The following link covers this walk and the information points along the way:
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