Our walk today is alongside the River Derwent from Berriedale Bay Reserve to Austins Ferry and return with a little bit of history on the way around .
With a weather forecast for morning rain which was quite heavy when we left Kingston by the time we arrived at Berriedale it had stopped and we had no more until a light sprinkle as we entered the cars again at the end of the walk.
Getting ready in the last of the rain for the day.
Keeping a watch over Berriedale Bay.
Waterfowl on the Bay.
Melaleuca alternifolia.
The trail follows the memorial to the dogs who served in Australia's military conflicts.
Changing views of Mt Direction.
Rabbits galore all along the walk.
A panorama from Mount Direction over the Derwent and MONA.
Mount Wellington appearing out of the low cloud.
More reflections.
The open area behind Windemere Beach.
Ducks on Faulkners Rivulet.
Heading towards the Claremont Foreshore Reserve.
Sandstone Bridge on the old highway.
Walking part of the old Hobart to Launceston railway line.
James Austins cottage built in 1809 and thought to be one of the oldest buildings still standing on its original site in Australia.
We then headed across Main Road to the park that holds the remains of James Austins second home Roseneath which was destroyed by fire in the 1967 fires.
Original Roseneath House.
Heading back along the foreshore track to the cars.
Cormorants nesting in a dead tree.
Great Egret in its breeding cycle (ie the little feathers at the rear) parading before the camera.
We had 16 walkers who covered 10.5 kms over 4 .5 hours and climbed an extreme?? 19 meters for the day.
Thanks to Sally for leading a walk that was historically interesting and not our usual fare.
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