Victors Garden - 2 Dec 2025

Today we are walking into Victors Garden which is between the North South track and Lost World on Mount Wellington.

We park at the end of Lenah Valley Road. 

Obviously everyone loves a map.

Starting the climb.

One of many rest stops.

New Town Rivulet flows alongside the track.

The ruins of a hut alongside the track possibly a victim of the 1967 fires.

The original track across the New Town Rivulet that was washed away a few years back. 

Lunch alongside the Rivulet.

Crossing the rivulet.

After climbing on made tracks the last part of the way into Victors Garden can be a bit challenging.

Some of the stone wall construction.

We have lunch in what was the old kitchen area.

Tim exploring some of the walled construction.

The northern wall of the garden.

Looking into the remains of the kitchen.

Heading back into the forest.

Following the northern wall around to the track out.

Joy spotted the only orchid for the day.

 We had 18 walkers who walked/climbed 8.4 kms and 440 meters up and down in 4.45 hours.

An enjoyable but physical walk for the day.

Thanks to Ron, Mendelt and Mike for the photos and Joy for the historical notes and photos.