Thursday 1 August 2024

Randalls Bay - 30 Jul 2024

Our walk today takes us from the beach at Randalls Bay out to Mickey's Beach with return to Randalls Bay beach and then the Echo Sugarloaf Circiut. 

The weather is cool but sunny with light winds. 

The cliff face protecting Randalls Bay.


Climbing from the beach to the track to Mickey's Beach.

Looking back on Randalls Bay.




Michael enjoying the view to Mickeys Beach from the headland.

Looking out the mouth of the Huon River towards the southerly end of Bruny Island.


Jenny trying out  a very rustic chair constructed alongside the track.

Looking back towards the headland.

On Mickey's Beach looking for a morning tea spot.

One of the rocks on the Beach.

Morning tea finished and now heading along Mickeys Beach which our local guide Lorna advises is the best beach in Tasmania.



A local fungi.

Walking through the old quarry.

The stream at the back of Randalls Beach.

Now walking along Randalls Beach.





The dam not far from the start of the Echo Sugarloaf Circuit.



The gentle climb up the Sugarloaf constructed by the local Friends of Randalls Bay Group (FORB).

Hartz Mountain from the Sugarloaf.

And Mt Picton.


Close up of Hartz Mountain.

Taking in the scenery from the lunch spot where the group was enjoying the sun.

About Echo Sugarloaf.

The group at the top of the Sugarloaf.


Red Mountain Berries with the flower.


Looking down on Randalls Bay.



Heading down the zigzag track from the top of the Sugarloaf.




 
There were 18 walkers who covered just under 10km and climbed 383 m in 4 hours.
 

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