Sunday’s walk from Rollasons Falls Picnic Area to The Gorge at Mount Buffalo was attended by five walkers.
The walk began with walking alongside the Mount Buffalo Road for around 400 metres to join ‘The Big Walk’ track upon which we entered the forest of Candlebark Gums and bracken fern accompanied by birdsong.
The cooler day was welcomed for walking, and we hoped the rain would stay away until its forecast arrival of 2pm.
We reached Mackey’s Lookout, then followed the zig zag track across the rockface before reaching Marriott’s Lookout for morning tea.
We met a number of other walkers and runners along the track, and we welcomed the opportunity of a rest while they passed us, and a black snake moved off the track for us closer to the top of the walk.
We checked out the views from Wilkinsons Lookout, Pulpit Rock, Falls Lookout, and of course the view from The Gorge.
Lunch was enjoyed at the picnic area, along with coffee and hot chocolates from the van cafe.
After checking out the Chalet, and other lookouts, we started our descent to Rollasons Falls Picnic Area.
A gentle rain was falling just as we were finishing the zig zag over the rockface, and a lyrebird was seen in the forest shortly after passing Mackey’s Lookout.
Overall we had a walk of about 16km, mostly sheltered in the forest.
[Jeanette]