Sunday 24 May, 2026

Who’s got the most colourful gloves?

Steve D. and Rob in the ravines

Priya leading the way through the banksia

Climbing out from the ravines

In the rainforest under the cliffline

Gay descending down to the rainforest

Steve D. enjoying the rainforest

Steve H. at Egg and Onion for lunch

Photos courtesy of Steve H, Steve D, Helen and Gay.  Walk report by Walk Leader Donna.

Twelve hikers visited Little Forest Plateau to check out some new spots along the Tianjara Firetrail. We headed north to our first stop, and morning tea spot, at ‘The Ravines’ where we enjoyed the views out to the east. We also descended into the main ravine for some good photo opportunities.

Following morning tea we continued further north and commenced a short bush bash to the eastern cliffline where we descended down some rocks and into a beautiful rainforest. This rainforest was sheltered by dramatic rock walls and contained all types of vegetation from stunning tree ferns to moss covered rocks and fungi of all shapes and sizes. Whilst there was some debris that had to be negotiated at times, we were able to make our way under the cliffline and back up onto the plateau to continue to the next rainforest.

The next rainforest was just as pretty however the serenity was soon shattered by the screeching and screaming of Priya. Convinced that she was about to be abducted by aliens, the walk leader immediately checked on her welfare, only to discover that Priya had observed a leech on the ground!

Once we checked out this rainforest we made our way back to the firetrail and on towards Egg and Onion Lookout. The initial off track section to this western cliffline is now significantly overgrown with banksia however it was still manageable. We enjoyed our lunch with come sensational views before returning back to the cars for the drive home.

It was a great day of walking and thanks to all of those who attended.