Perrins, Achilles, Thetis & The Nut

[MJD]

8 pictures & a tale.

I did mean Paddys Nut but pehaps as you will see it means me. I went in on the Arm River track on that wet and windy Tuesday arriving at the Ossa-Thetis saddle in a howling gale and a little damp. Found a beautiful campsite in the pines from which I could hear the wind howling over the saddle but not even a ripple from the tent. What a spot and many thanks to those who made the site.

The next morning was misty and didn't clear until late in the morning so I got a late start. Up Paddys Nut then along the ridge to Thetis. Wandered around a bit and went down to Leonards Tarn arriving from around the southern cliffs of Thetis.

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Turn left to the Ossa-Thetis saddle. Note the blaze on the tree marking the turn off.

Looking back at the Ossa-Thetis saddle and the pine trees where I camped from Paddys Nut.

Achilles, Achilles Heel and Leonards Tarn from the south western slopes of Thetis.

[MJD]

It was getting a bit late as I made my way up Achilles but when I saw that I could get down the other side to the saddle I decided to head for Perrins Bluff even if I was likely to finish the return journey in the dark. Its quite a way to Perrins Bluff and essential that you don't ascend too early, its that final gully that you need. Then back around Perrins and under Achilles on those lovely open grassy slopes and down to Leonards Tarn.

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Perrins Bluff from Achilles

Looking past Achilles on the left and Thetis on the right to Paddys Nut from the Achilles-Perrins Bluff saddle.

Looking back along Perrins Bluff to Achilles and Pelion West from near the top of the final gully.

[MJD]

Not feeling like going back over the top of Thetis I decided to traverse around the side. What a mistake that was! The scrub is terrible and seemed to be neverending. It was dark as I made my way back up to the ridge and off under Paddys Nut back to camp. At least the GPs helped with the navigation. And rock hopping by headlight wasn't too bad. At least the rock was dry. In the morning the rocks had been wet and quite slippery.

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Its getting dark...looking back at Achilles.

Pelion West from the Pelion Plains as I head home.

[Steve]

Amazing shots and a captivating tale to go with it! You've got me all jealous now lol. Sounds like you had an awesome time.

[Nick S]

Awesome set of photos MJD!
that pic of Looking back along Perrins Bluff to Achilles is great. imagine being there in sunrise or sunset.. make for a cracker photo
Its interesting having been around that area so much, but having a different viewpoint where you were.
on my list..

[stu]

Thanks for sharing Martin, great set of photos of a great looking & rarely visited area; looking forward to getting in there at Easter.
Cheers.
Stu B.

[Mickeymoo]

Great shots, what a fantastic area!