My niece and I had a great day together walking some of the tracks on Mt Wellington, taking photos, and finding a few caches.
We had some steep ups and downs, some level bits and some great views. Both of us, however, were hobbling a bit the day after!
Track through the banksias, above The Chalet. |
Tree against a sandstone outcrop at Crocodile Rock. |
Skeletal tree from the 1967 bushfires, viewed from Sphinx Rock. |
Greenhood orchids (about 15cm tall). The top hooded part is actually the flower. |
Kangaroo ferns growing in amongst the dolerite boulders. |
Waratah flower in bloom (the red flower head is about 10cm across). |
Richea drachophylla in the late afternoon sunlight. |
Myrtle leaves in the afternoon light |
Photos taken by Helen Chick.