relaxtec wrote: We saw a large group head past the boat crossing to the end of the sandbar where they waded across the river at about chest deep.
Nuts wrote:relaxtec wrote: We saw a large group head past the boat crossing to the end of the sandbar where they waded across the river at about chest deep.
I'm not as familiar with SCT as some of these guys, I'd imagine there's some pretty strong currents coming out of that lagoon.
Seem to recall a sign (perhaps just on the western side?), warning specifically not to cross from the end of the sandbar?
Lookingoverthere wrote:Just wondering about your camp time at Whylly Plateau and your need to light a fire there?
Your production shows that you arrived in sunnytime and appears to suggests that everything amongst your was drying out and the fire obviously provided no real warming properties other than a mood scene.
I understand that The Southern Ranges are part of the South West Nation Park incorporated into The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
As per parks website
http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=2884
These areas and some other parks have been declared Fuel Stove Only Areas. This is because environmentally damaging bushfires have started from campfires. Many of the unique vegetation communities within reserves are highly sensitive to fire. Campfires can also lead to local environmental degradation around campsites. Fines of up to $5,000 can be imposed for lighting fires in such areas. With a fuel stove you will not need a campfire, so there is no risk of your fire burning down into the peat soil, or of sparks blowing away to start a bushfire.
Fuel stoves
We recommend that you use fuel stoves instead of campfires in all situations irrespective of whether you are within the World Heritage Area or not. In particular, do not use campfires in rainforest, alpine or conifer communities. Do not light fires on peat. Fires lit on peat can burn into the soil and smoulder underground for months, causing bushfires in the next hot weather. It is illegal to light fires on peat anywhere in Tasmania. Fines of up to $15,000 can be imposed.
Lookingoverthere wrote:I guess I'm currently pretty tuned in to other posts about the area so I had a look at your production Within Shadows of PB Part 1. I was a bit confused particularly around the 49-55minutes.
Just wondering about your camp time at Whylly Plateau and your need to light a fire there?
norts wrote:Also is the track actually open?
norts wrote:Also is the track actually open?
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