Ingrid's Central Highlands Walk - 29 Oct 2024.

Our walk today is on a private farm near Bothwell in the Central Highlands.

It was around the perimeter of a working farm and included a stroll along a gorge through which the Clyde River runs.

The forecast was for a fine windy day and that was what we had.

 

Most of the group heard a report on the weather which noted there would some Lenticular Clouds formations around.

 

On top of the first climb with the mountains of the south west in the distance.

Our first wildlife encounter.

Followed by this wombat.

Who obviously wanted his best side photographed.

Hibbertia procumbens - Spreading Guinea Flower

Caladenia gracilis

There was some scrub to walk through.

This large tree was the feeding ground to a large number of Striated Pardalotes.

The first view of the Clyde River.

Walking above the river.

Lunch above the river.

Wandering along above the river.

Nicely formed sheep tracks to be followed.

The steepest part of the day and it did not even lead to the river.

Watching the others come down the other side of a steep gully.

A rocky outcrop Mendelt missed standing on.

A waterfall dropping into a large pool.

 

The cloud formations followed us all day.

 

There were 15 walkers who cover 10.5 kms in 5 hours climbing and descending 220 meters. 

A very interesting walk that covered a number of different environments and on a beautifully clear spring day showing the area at its best.

A special thanks to both Ingrid and the property owners for allowing us to walk in an area so very different from our normal walks.

Cape Raoul - 22 Oct 2024

Today we are walking to Cape Raoul on the Tasman Peninsula a two hour drive from Hobart.

The weather forecast is for a sunny morning with increasing wind and cloud later in the day.
 

Ready to leave the carpark.
 

A small dam at the start of the walking track.

Heading up the hill away from the carpark.

The Cape Raoul Lookout at the end of the first climb with Raoul Rock at the end of the cliff.

Looking north towards Shipsterns Bluff and beyond.

Hakea Lissosperma - Needle Bush.

Cyathodes Juniperina - Pink Berry

Morning tea with a view and seating.

Heading down the hill.

Bird Orchid

Obviously a great view to be seen.

Looking north past Shipsterns Bluff.

Goodenia Ovata - Hop Goodenia.

The track through a She Oak forest.

Out of the forest and heading across the plateau towards the Gap and Cape Raoul.

 The Gap.

 

Looking down on The Gap.

Melaleuca Squamea – Swamp Honey Myrtle

Looking back towards the ridge and cliff line we descended to get to here.

The view of Seal Lookout and looking towards the rest of Tasman Peninsula  and Tasman Island.

The view of Cape Raoul from the Seal Lookout.

A fellow walker standing on the Cape Raoul Lookout.

Philotheca virgata - Tasmanian Wax Flower.

Heading back along the track.

And after a beautiful walk to the Cape the weather changed and cloud descended on the coast.

An echidna nuzzling its way through the pine needles.

Up the steps to the first lookout.

A Funghi?? attached to a fallen tree stump.

We had 12 walkers who covered 16.7 kms in 5.5 hours and climbing a total of 550 meters.

Although it was a long day everyone enjoyed the experience and weather made the view perfect.

Thanks to our leader Michael.