Mt Arthur Tablelands Circuit 23-27 November

A five-day circuit of the Arthur Tablelands.
Thursday, 23 November 2023
At the Flora carpark, preparing to start
Heading up to Flora Saddle
Jamie, Elisabeth, Beth, John and Dave
Stunning scenery
End of day at cosy Mt Arthur Hut
Early Friday morning
Our first stop to survey the weather
Taking a break in Horseshoe Basin
Working our way down the steep bit
All down - time for a short break
Looking back at the steep bit
Arthur Range and beyond
On top of Gordon's Pyramid
Salisbury Lodge (top left) and the route to it
Dave keeping the group together
Gordon's Pyramid at sunset, from Salisbury Lodge
Saturday dawned sunny and with little wind
All eight prior to leaving Salisbury Lodge
Crossing the tableland
Native carnivorous pygmy sundews (Drosera pygmaea) lining the track near Salisbury Lodge
Dave, Kate, Maryann and Pam on the way to Balloon Hut
Kate at entrance of Bishop's Cave
Balloon Hut
The walk towards Lake Peel provides fine views
Lake Peel
Jamie exploring near Lake Peel
Our afternoon ramble to view the potholes
Gordon's Pyramid surrounded by early morning cloud
Growler Rock Shelter
Mountain cabbage tree
Flora Hut
Our route (anticlockwise)