Thursday 24 September 2024
Photos courtesy of DonnaF, Amanda and Elizabeth. Walk report courtesy Walk leader Rob.
After a month of sunshine and no rain the weather gods lulled us into a false sense of security. The group drove up into the coastal foothills to the lookout at Hanging Mountain (800m ASL) expecting panoramic views. As we approached the summit the rain started and didn’t stop till we were heading back down. Nevertheless most of us had rain gear or umbrellas so headed down the 1km track off Little Sugarloaf Rd to the new steel viewing platform built after the wooden one burnt in the 2019 fires.
On a clear sunny day the ‘white background’ in the group picture would show a fantastic view south to Gulaga and east to the coastal towns of Bodalla and Tuross Heads. The misty conditions did make for some great photos of the silvertop ash forest trees on the ridgeline.
Next program we plan to try again and hopefully show a group photo with a stunning panoramic view backdrop.