Today we are doing loop starting and finishing at the Chalet using the Panorama, Zig Zag and Organ Pipes tracks. We have done this walk before but not for about 4 years. Although the weather is a bit misty at the moment the forecast promises a bright sunny day with temperature in the low 20's - perfect walking weather.
Ingrid recently had a birthday which makes her the second current walker (along with David) to qualify for an OBE - Over Bloody Eighty award. To mark this occasion she was presented with a card and badge prior to the start of todays walk.
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Off we go
We turn off at the Panorama Track - it is in good condition and has had some maintenance work done to it since our last visit
Sue negotiating an obstacle
This section of the track had some magnificent gnarled snow gums
Time to take of some layers
After climbing about 200m - our most significant climb for today we head off towards the top of Mt Wellington and its viewing platforms.
The orange posts on the side of the road are to provide assistance when there is snow about. Their height gives an indication of how deep the snow can be
Good spot for morning tea (when is there never a good spot for morning tea?)
Morning tea over we head off down the Zig Zag Track with its spectacular views of Hobart.
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- The Snowberry bushes were out in full bloom
Lunch at the junction of Zig Zag and Organ Pipes track
Below the Organ Pipes
Those of you with sharp eyes may be able to see the 2 climbers about 3/4 of the way up (small red spot)
Another climber in blue
The track improves as we near the Chalet
At the completion of the walk a unanimous decision was made to stop at the Springs where we all helped Ingrid eat her birthday cake which was kindly provided by Marilyn
Today there were 17 walkers who covered 6.5kms mostly in bright sunlight. A very enjoyable day
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