Tag Archives: Pine Valley

Back to Cynthia Bay 4 – 5 May 2021

Roger and myself had left the Labyrinth and were now on our way south to Narcissus Hut, where would spend a night, and then to Cynthia Bay at the south end of Lake St Clair. The weather was fine, mainly … Continue reading

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Pine Valley and The Acropolis 29 – 30 April 2021

Roger and myself left the Narcissus area and started walking to Pine Valley. The valley us one of the most amazing and beautiful parts of the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park. It is a very special place. The … Continue reading

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Walking in Tasmania – Du Cane Range Walk 1 – 6 March 2019

This was the second walk we had planned in Tasmania. On the walk, as well as Wendy and myself, we were joined by Steph, and also, from Pine Valley Hut, by Freddy. The Du Cane Range is one of my … Continue reading

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Tasmania – Fagus and Fungi Walk 18 – 29 April 2018

I was fortunate to enjoy a fine walk on the Central Plateau of Tasmania. The route was – Lake Bill, Lake Myrtle, Mt Rogoona, Lake Meston, Junction Lake, Cloister Lagoon, Chalice Lake, Cathedral Mountain, Mersey River, Overland Track, Windy Ridge, … Continue reading

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Tasmania – The Overland Track 22 April – 1 May 2017

I spent a very enjoyable ten days on the Overland Track in late April. I think this was my tenth time along the track so therefore I am quite familiar with the country it traverses but at no time did … Continue reading

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Tasmania – Central Plateau Walk 15 – 25 January 2017

It was time to get away from the heat and humidity of Sydney. After the hottest night on record and a forecast temperature of 44°C in the western suburbs I was glad to board a plane to Launceston. It was also … Continue reading

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Fagus and Fungi in Tasmania – 21 April – 5 May 2016

It is delightful to spend the best part of two weeks in the wilds of Tasmania on a fairly relaxing trip. I travelled down to Hobart and then caught a bus to Lake St Clair. My plan was to walk … Continue reading

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Central Plateau of Tasmania Walk – 23 April – 4 May 2015

This was planned to be another “Fagus and Fungi Walk” in the wilds of Tasmania. Last year, a little earlier in April than this trip, I visited Tasmania and completed the Overland Track with an extended visit to Pine Valley. … Continue reading

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The Overland Track – Tasmania 14 – 27 April 2014

The Overland Track must be one of the most well known bush walks in Australia. It passes through a wide range of beautiful scenery – past alpine peaks, through open wind swept and bleak moors, through ancient forests. Even with … Continue reading

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Central Plateau of Tasmania Walk – 22nd January – 4th February 2014 – Part 4 – The Mersey Waterfalls, The Du Cane Range and Lake St Clair

The last part of my walk was the easiest. Just about all on track walking. I crossed the Mersey River just above Fergusson Falls. I was hoping to get some photos of the waterfalls and gorges along the river – … Continue reading

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