by jmac » Thu 16 Nov, 2017 12:59 pm
Yes, I've done that a couple of times and it goes okay for experienced small parties. From the top left corner of Pokana Bay there are mostly clear lines you can follow diagonally up to the northern end of the Pleaides ridge; then advance to the beautiful unnamed major peak that forms a major 3-way junction between the Pleaides, Pokana Peak and Conical Mountain. From there you can either drop down from Pokana Peak and come up and over the eastern shoulder of Mt Curly to Lake Curly, or progress NW from that same junction towards Conical and beyond; that line is sensational.
These are not routes for beginners; there are patches of scrub here and there, and the terrain is fairly committing. Suitable for strong experienced small parties only.
Hope this helps.
J.