12. North-West Circuit 5

Long Harry – East Ruggedy, 9.9 km
Thursday, February 14: Rainy and windy overnight, a couple of light showers during the day
GPS Tour
Youtube video
East Ruggedy Beach and Sand Dunes. Hand-held panorama

East Ruggedy Beach and Sand Dunes. Hand-held panorama

Slept in until 8:30 this morning and quickly had breakfast and was packed and underway. Long Harry Hut has moved from its position on the old map to a position more to the east. From approximately its old site I could see the new hut but was unable to photograph it, as the camera was packed into the rucksack (as was most other stuff because of the rain). Continue reading

11. North-West Circuit 4

Yankee River – Long Harry, 8.4 km
Wednesday, February 13: Heavy showers overnight, mostly sunny during the day, short showers in the afternoon
GPS Tour
The easy end of Smokey Beach

The easy end of Smokey Beach

Had been latish into bed last night (around 10:00) and awoke just after 8:00. Feeling very sore from the last days’ hikes and can barely get around on the left foot. Packed everything up, cleared out the fireplace and swept the floor.

The track between Yankee River and Smokey Beach was possibly the worst in terms of mud. However, I was trying to take an easier pace, as I was in no hurry. Continue reading