Today's walk will be a loop from the Waterworks Reserve to Fern Tree, Chimney Pot and then back to the cars. The weather though a little fresh at the moment promises to perfect for walking - mostly blue skies with a max of 16.
Getting ready to start - the Chimney Pot communication tower can be seen on the distant hill in the centre of the photo.
Off we go
Following the Lower and Upper Reserve tracks we soon reach the curved walls at the end of the second dam
Couldn't pass up the opportunity for a picture shoot
A few steps away from the wall we get a surprise - the tracks we were going to use on the next section of today's walk are closed!!!! UGH!!! "The best made plans of mice and men ......."
On our way towards the McDermotts Fire Trail we pass the old Receiving House No 1 which is a historic sandstone building that served as a central point in the city's water supply system. It was part of the Waterworks infrastructure , including reservoirs and channels that were established in the 1860's. Today the Receiving House displays the history of the fresh water supply to Hobart.
A striking gum
We reach the fire trail and commence climbing
Marker for a secret track?
This tree reminds me of some of the politicians I have seen and heard lately - no substance
Shortly after we reach McDermotts Saddle where we have morning tea. Bill McDermott was the last of a long line of a pioneering family who ran cattle across what is now known as McDermotts Saddle. On Feb 7th 1967 the Black Tuesday bush fires destroyed most of the farm. Although 80yo Bill managed to save his house and some of his stock, days after the fire he was gored to death by his fire traumatised bull. The council demolished his home after his death, leaving just the paving stones of the drive.
After morning tea we rejoin the Pipeline track and head towards Fern Tree
This tree is twisted!
At the junction of The Pipeline Track and Ridgeway Road - it was decided to change our walk and go straight to Chimney Pot Hill
Some walkers weren't to keen on the 150m climb - here Lorna demonstrates how she could use her walking pole as a "cattle prod" to move on any who show signs of slowing down during the climb
Those of you with sharp eyes may be able to see Chimney Pot tower in the background
Time for lunch with a view
From a break in the trees (for power lines) we get a view of Hobart and the Tasman Bridge
Our cars in the distance
Today 19 walkers covered 9.25 kms on our trip
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