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Family overnighter for this break.

PostPosted: Mon 31 Aug, 2009 6:54 pm
by the_camera_poser
Ok. I love the rain. It's really nice. But........

It's flooded out the walks I wanted to do this holiday!!!! I had planned on taking the family to Lee's Paddock for a couple of nights in two weeks time, but based on the other Lee's Paddock thread, it'll be way too muddy for us. So what other overnight would people recommend, that would be of similar difficulty? I'm walking with a fit five-year old.

I had thought of Douglas-Aspley, but it'll be water-logged too.

Re: Family overnighter for this break.

PostPosted: Mon 31 Aug, 2009 7:04 pm
by daznkez
Nicholls hut on the Mt Field east circuit is fairly easy access.

Re: Family overnighter for this break.

PostPosted: Mon 31 Aug, 2009 7:14 pm
by the_camera_poser
LOL LOL- I dunno Daz- I know about YOUR idea of easy......LOL

How's the leg?

That's a really good idea. I have it on my list of starter walks, but I was unsure of the track, never having spent any time there. Awesome!

Re: Family overnighter for this break.

PostPosted: Mon 31 Aug, 2009 8:05 pm
by north-north-west
daznkez wrote:Nicholls hut on the Mt Field east circuit is fairly easy access.

Doesn't one have to cross the creek to get to/from the hut?

Re: Family overnighter for this break.

PostPosted: Mon 31 Aug, 2009 8:12 pm
by the_camera_poser
Looks like you cross the creek coming into Lake Nicholls. Is there some sort of bridge there? Fordable?

Re: Family overnighter for this break.

PostPosted: Mon 31 Aug, 2009 8:14 pm
by north-north-west
It's a rock hop. That's why I commented. If the Water level's high it might be awkward, especially for the kid.
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Re: Family overnighter for this break.

PostPosted: Mon 31 Aug, 2009 8:19 pm
by north-north-west
You could always do the coastal route at Narawntapu. Or the stand wet-weather fallback: Freycinet.

Re: Family overnighter for this break.

PostPosted: Mon 31 Aug, 2009 8:40 pm
by the_camera_poser
Narwantapu is boring due to camping at the campground, but we have been meaning to camp there- for year now we go there regularly, but never camp.

Freycinet could be a good choice.

Re: Family overnighter for this break.

PostPosted: Mon 31 Aug, 2009 10:02 pm
by Taurë-rana
If you could get into the Scout Hut at Cradle, that's a short walk but it's probably booked out.

Re: Family overnighter for this break.

PostPosted: Mon 31 Aug, 2009 10:18 pm
by north-north-west
Or take the ferry over to Maria. It's easy walking and a lovely little place.

Re: Family overnighter for this break.

PostPosted: Mon 31 Aug, 2009 10:55 pm
by the_camera_poser
Devon Annie wrote:If you could get into the Scout Hut at Cradle, that's a short walk but it's probably booked out.


Yeah- we booked it :-)

Hey- Maria Island- that's a bloming good idea. You're full of wisdom tonight Scavenger!

Re: Family overnighter for this break.

PostPosted: Mon 31 Aug, 2009 11:31 pm
by north-north-west
the_camera_poser wrote:You're full of wisdom tonight Scavenger!

No, I've emptied it all out on the forum.

Re: Family overnighter for this break.

PostPosted: Mon 31 Aug, 2009 11:39 pm
by Taurë-rana
the_camera_poser wrote:
Devon Annie wrote:If you could get into the Scout Hut at Cradle, that's a short walk but it's probably booked out.


Yeah- we booked it :-)



Really?