A few days with our Foot Club walking friends in the Victorian Alps. First stop, morning tea in Jugiong at the Long Track Cafe on the way.
Unfortunately the weather forecast is not very positive for walking this week. Rain and floods - and a little snow- still plaguing the eastern seaboard, although it is late spring.
Harrietville is a former gold-mining town at the base of Mt Feathertop.
Marmot Lodge
King Parrot
Wattle bird
Curry night
We have had to modify our planned Mt Feathertop/ Razorback walk due to the rain and lack of visibility. We set off at 9 from the lodge.
At the end of the lane..
At the end of the lane..
We did a 10km return walk on the Bon Accord Walking Track to Washington Creek. We decided not to do the 8km ascent to Mt Feathertop from this track due to the misty weather and slippery terrain.
Pleasant walking mainly along the rushing Ovens River.
Wildflowers, ferns, fungi and sawfly larvae
Meanwhile Mark and Lone took a detour to town for a warming coffee and hot chocolate.
After lunch, an afternoon stroll around Harrietville.
Population 343.
Meanwhile a small contingent drove up the mountain to investigate conditions and to see whether it may have been worthwhile attempting the Mt Feathertop summit.
Unanimous decision - ‘No way. Deep wet snow strong winds and zero visibility.’
Final meal
And evening entertainment provided by Joe.
Return journey
Coffee at Yackandanda
M&M
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