There is only the one place to camp up, a Nat Parks place that charges $20 a night for a powered site or $16 for an unpowered, Comes with clean flushing toilets, hot showers and the campers kitchen etc.
On top of all that, it is in a beautiful place. Definitely a gem!
On the way there we called in at the Salmon Ponds, the place responsible for the original introduction of a pest piscatorial species called the trout.
They have lots of fish in ponds and Karen particularly loved the salmon as they simly flew whenever any food was thrown.
This pic is of the albino rainbow trout. You have to ask "Why?" though.
One of the joys f the parks here are the walks available and for the past couple of days we have been walking our legs off. Here are a few images . . .
Russell Falls - a beaut walk to get there and falls like liquid lace.
Here's Karen all dressed up for the cool weather at the falls.
All the paths are beautifully cared for with an eye to keeping a minimal impact on the environment. They make it easy to get around and one path took us to the top of the falls.
The camp site is infested with wildlife like this little padmelon. I also spotted a possum that made me look twice. The cold climate means that bigger bodied beasts have an advantage, but I have never seen a possum the size of a German Shepherd before!
Running right behind our camp is a stream that should be stuffed with trout.
They are a bit too clever for me though!
We took a drive up to the alpine area too and spent hours walking around up there. Damned cold it was too, but the scenery was spectacular.
This is Lake Dobson
These are a string of tarns (small lakes left from glacial activity) in a valley. Yes, we walked up past those lakes and on up to the height from which we took the photo and then further on again.
Can you see the ski lift going up the slope to the saddle?
Karen bought herself a beanie despite the threat of hat hair - I told you it was cold!
This is Lake Seal. Somehow I dubt they ever found a seal up there, but you never know.
Wow - Tassie just continues to impress.
Having been healthy and walked for half the day we decided to simply drive somewhere the next day and the destination we chose was Lake Pedder and the town of Strathgordon.
On the way there we drove past one of the greeny camps who are there to protect the forests from logging. As we drove back in the afternoon we saw some of them walking up the road and they were the biggest caricatures of hippies you could ever wish to see. All tie died clothing, playing guitars and recorders and dancing up the road.
Weird.
Anyway, more of the trip there.
We had a beautiful day and glorious surrounds. The icture below is of Karen on a beach at Lake Pedder.
I couldn't resist taking one of the Patrol (now with nice, shiny new brake discs) and the hills beyond.
When we got to Strathgordon we indulged in a ce coffee and cake while we revelled in the view across the lake. Glorious isn't it?
And the dam (and the hydro electric plants) are tucked away but are just as beautiful in their own right.
A great day made even better by calling in at the pub on the way home. :)
Hey Joe,
ReplyDeleteNice to see you both are doing well! Love the places you are going keep at it!!!!
Pls giv my regards to Karen
Cheers
P from Darwin :)