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Back on topNorth-north-west

Pondering a stunning stroll Johnw

Waitara Creek TrackIandsmith

WinnerTelowie GorgeEggs

With the higher peaks well under a cloud, we finished our short visit to the Flinders Ranges with the underrated Telowie Gorge. It has sheer rock walls, deep pools and some difficult obstacles to climb over and provides a great taste of the Flinders Ranges, not so far from Adelaide.

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WinnerWeebilEggs

The Flinders Ranges is a great place for bird spotting. It was a damp and dull winter morning in the Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park, when this small weebil posed for some time.

Slow recovery North-north-west

A local monitorOsik

Waratah Bay Track, NSWIandsmith

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WinnerThe West WallTeak

The weather forecast was for overnight snow with a clear day to follow; I headed off to the walls, hoping to see lots of snow. Unfortunately, the snow melted quickly, so by the time I reached the Central Walls area, most had gone; there was just enough to create a nice contrast with the rocks.

After the stormNorth-north-west

Yep, Mt Amos is a steep climbWhynotwalk

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Litchfield waterfallOsik

Fishponds, Blue Gum Track, HornsbyIandsmith

WinnerDutchmans SternEggs

We had camped on the western side of the range, where it steeply drops down to the vast plains. After tossing up whether to go off track up the steep wall of the Dutchman, we decided to go longer on the set tracks to this lookout. Winter in the Flinders can have that nice green as in this view north.

Contrasting formationsJohnw

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WinnerMermaids welcomeJohnw

The title is only superficially related to the two ladies above the waterfall, but it was an amusing coincidence. The name of the waterhole is Mermaids Pool, and it is one of the main features of Tahmoor Canyon. My son invited me for a short walk to celebrate Father's Day, and this was a great vantage point for a photo.

IronstonesNorth-north-west

Twisted Track near Twisted Tarn, TasmaniaWhynotwalk

Yulte viewsEggs

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WinnerDale BrookNorth-north-west

Old tracks often have sections of old alignments that take you somewhere a teensy bit different. This one involves a steep descent - or climb - beside a typically green forest creek. Perfect way to end the day.

Sleeping red-bellied blackEggs

Pandani having a bad hair dayWhynotwalk

Return to Diesel PassJohnw

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WinnerLakesideNorth-north-west

Exploring the Centnral Plateau is my go-to when the more adventurous areas are off limits for whatever reason. This wander was mostly untracked ridges, but looping back to camp via the shores of this particular lake was irresistible.

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WinnerTimelessJohnw

On a walk at Tahmoor Canyon I revisited some locations I hadn't been to for many years. This pretty scene struck my imagination as to what things may have looked like when only indigenous people roamed the area. It looked so peaceful and untouched. I felt completely disconnected from the rat race for a while.

Forest streamEggs

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