M&M Smith: TASMANIA : DAY 6 : OVERLAND TRACK : Windy Ridge Hut to Lake St Clair (9km, 3 hrs)

Thursday, 17 October 2013

WEATHER : Rain overnight and pouring, driving rain all morning

A flat but saturated walk from Windy Ridge Hut to Narcissus Hut, Lake St Clair

Proof that Tasmania is the wet and windiest Australian state

Waratah budding

First sight of bottle brush - stark contrast with the grey conditions

Flooded pathway

Scrubby vegetation with duckboards for easy walking

The welcome sight of the suspension bridge over a tributary to Lake St Clair

Quick run to the wharf to catch the ferry, if weather conditions were safe

Ferry arriving - preparing for a quick getaway

A mini bus collected us at Lake St Clair and drove us north to Quamby Estate to collect our gear and celebrate a wonderful week together

Safely back at Cradle Huts base and Rob reminds us of what we have achieved .

Thank you to Rob, Tom and Andy, our effervescent guides, and the friendly group, with whom we enjoyed this fabulous Tasmanian experience.

M&M

Anonymous said...: Hello Hello. On the wallaby again? This time with real wallabies! The cold wet weather is such a contrast to the bushfire areas around Sydney at the moment...
Very best wishes for yet another interesting and happy walk.

Nick & Wendy; 19 October 2013 at 10:12
M&M said...: It was a fabulous experience and recommended. Thanks for your comment and we'll keep you posted on further adventures. We have lots planned. M&M; 21 October 2013 at 07:22
Anonymous said...: Despite the rain, it sounds as though you had a super time. Am glad your blogs aren't only for foreign travels!
Catherine; 22 October 2013 at 11:49