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Tag Archives: Hiking

LOOMING THROUGH THE MIST

Posted on August 31, 2021 by cpickvance

8 Jun 2021.  Dove Lake Circuit, Cradle Mountain. Tasmania.

“What would our twenty-something selves think of our fifty year old selves?” I wondered out loud. 

We walked this track on our honeymoon, Continue reading →

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ENCHANTED FOREST

Posted on August 6, 2021 by cpickvance

5 Jun 2021. Enchanted Forest Walk,  Cradle Mountain. Tasmania  

Yesterday

“It’s snowing” he whispered. My mind surfaced and I opened my eyes. Blinking into the morning light, my eyes found the window to see Continue reading →

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TANTALISING GLIMPSES

Posted on July 30, 2021 by cpickvance

3 Jun 2021. Marion’s Lookout, Cradle Mountain. Tasmania.

It was our first day back at Cradle Mountain (finally!) and we were determined to go for a hike regardless of the weather. It’s winter so we’re prepared for anything and hoping for Continue reading →

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TOWERING GUMS, TANGLED TRUNKS

Posted on July 1, 2021 by cpickvance

23 May 2021. Mount Field National Park

“What are we doing about exercise today?” His raised eyebrows telling me he was keen to get moving. 

“How does an epic adventure day sound?” I wiggled my eyebrows at his eyebrows. Continue reading →

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CAPE HAUY: RUNNING TO EXPLORE

Posted on June 9, 2021 by cpickvance

6 May 2021.  Cape Hauy, Tasmania. 

“10k, we can do this!” 

“Are we running the whole way?” Dave asked 

“Well, not up the stairs.” And there was going to be a lot of stairs. Continue reading →

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STAGGERING SEA CLIFFS

Posted on June 7, 2021 by cpickvance

4 May 2021.  Cape Raoul, Tasmania. 

What do we love about the wilderness? The isolation. The undisturbed quiet. To be completely immersed in an environment, Continue reading →

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WATERFALLS IN A VERDANT FOREST

Posted on May 3, 2021 by cpickvance

16 Apr 2021 

An easy day today. A walk to Liffey Falls with our sketching gear. 

It was a pretty drive through rolling Continue reading →

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DEVIL’S GULLET: RAW & WILD

Posted on April 30, 2021 by cpickvance

15 Apr 2021

“Let’s go! Right now.” I said peeling off my painting gloves. The cloud cover had cleared and the Great Western Tiers were framed by a clear blue sky. Finally, Continue reading →

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EDGE OF THE WORLD

Posted on April 15, 2021 by cpickvance

30 Mar 20201

“It’s going to be a good day for a walk.” The Ranger smiled as she handed over the walk information we’d just been discussing. Our heads were swimming with Continue reading →

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SUMMERLANDS

Posted on April 8, 2021 by cpickvance

16-17 Mar 2021

Inspired by yesterday’s expedition to the Phillip Island‘s coastline, we headed out to the south western peninsula to the Ocean Discovery Continue reading →

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