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These are just a few ramblings about myself.


I have lived in Judbury, Tasmania since May 2012 having previously lived in Finch Hatton which is west of Mackay in sunny Queensland for many years. Prior to moving here I spent about 1 month every year for a number of years travelling around Tassie walking and enjoying the beauty of the countryside. To cut a long story short, my partner and I fell in love with the place and moved here permanently, a decision neither of us has regretted.

I decided to start writing this blog to assist others in finding information on bush walking, mainly in the south east of the state, as I found it difficult myself to gather information on some of the more obscure destinations. Hopefully this will be of help to others. Although I do walk to some of the more familiar destinations, I also like planning walks to places where few people tend to go. Sometimes these plans work out and sometimes not, but it is always enjoyable having a go.

The times that I have given for the walks include short breaks for snacks or lunch and the fact that I am in my early seventies also needs to be accounted for.  i.e. I am not as fast as I once was!!

If you require any information please use the contact form on this blog.


If anyone has any comments either positive or negative, please feel free to add them. Any anonymous comments may be deleted at my discretion.

Please note that Tasmanian weather can change very quickly, so if walking in high country, always be prepared for whiteout conditions and carry suitable warm and weather proof clothing and be confident with navigation when there is no visibility.

14 comments :

  1. deloi12 March 2016 at 10:36

    I have been excited to read about Fishers Point. Would love to have permission to use some of the photographs. My GG grandfather was Captain Edward Fisher. Yes, Fisher of Fishers Point.

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    1. Denis12 March 2016 at 10:53

      Yes, please feel free to use photos of Fishers Point. Great to have some history like that.

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  2. hrvistaweather.com23 April 2016 at 04:00

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  3. Unknown14 September 2016 at 09:47

    Hi Denis, I am interested in walks around the Geeveston area and would love to get in touch with you. Is there a possibility you could contact me? Sharon 0417308069

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  4. Unknown21 April 2017 at 15:09

    Hi Dennis,
    Would you mind if we use one of your photos of a Chauncy Vale cave in Island magazine? We are a Hobart-based arts and culture magazine with a national readership. Please let me know how I can best attribute the image to you, and I'm happy to send you a copy of the magazine if you could give me a postal address. You can reach me at vern@islandmag.com

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  5. Chris Andrews10 May 2017 at 13:29

    Hi Denis,

    I'm interested in coming along on some of your walks. I'm staying in Cygnet for the next six weeks and a good walk in this general area would be good. I've done a couple north of Hobart recently, to platform Peak (journeyanddestination.jimdo.com/2017/05/01/climbing-platform-peak-tasmania/)and Mt Direction, and I'd like to do something in the Huon area, probably some that you can't really do safely solo. please let me know how we could arrange this. My email is chris.andrews.1957@gmail.com

    Thanks,

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  6. Unknown30 June 2017 at 14:49

    Hi Denis

    I'm currently working on an orientation panel to be erected at the Springs on Mt Wellington. On the panel we are including brief descriptions of a number of walks leaving from the Springs, including a thumbnail pic to go with each one. I'd love to use one of your Junction Cabin images. Would you be happy for me to do that? We would of course credit you on the panel.
    You can contact me at ehaywood21@gmail.com
    Kind regards
    Liz

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  7. CLARE7 August 2021 at 07:35

    Just a comment of appreciation. Its a gloomy but dry Saturday morning and I find myself (yet again) checking your blog for new walk ideas. It is such a great resource though I generally have to add a little time on for my pace. Thanks for your efforts

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    1. Denis7 August 2021 at 08:17

      Thanks for your kind comments, Clare. Glad you find the blog useful.

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  8. Anonymous1 November 2021 at 13:10

    Have always seen you blog posts gives me excitement for my next hike....I love how you and not any other person has done what you have done and that's explore were only true walkers go and most you have done thank you for sharing....please check out my YouTube channel- TAS CAMPING AND HIKING ADVENTURES
    (THANKS DENIS) PS I'm the young kid who found the last two huts on my Kunanyi your help got me there thankyou

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  9. Peter2 May 2022 at 17:00

    Hey Denis - thanks so much for your excellent, informative blogs. I’ve just recently moved to Geeveston (March 2022), & looking around from my place on the hill at the plethora areas for walking has definitely wetted my appetite for exploring the not so well known walks.
    While enjoying the Kermandie Falls track I noticed old signage for the Hartz Track.
    Went back to your blog & sure enough, there it is! I hope to start tackling it before winter sets in.
    In my mid 60’s, hope to be still walking as you do in my 70’s!
    Also hoping to find like minded walkers to accompany me!
    (Last week attempted Tongatabu. Like you, had to turn back before the summit. Too many fallen trees from the devastating 2019 fires causing entanglement of branches.)
    Thanks so much again.
    Cheers
    Peter

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    1. Denis2 May 2022 at 17:41

      Thanks Peter, glad you found the blog useful. Nothing like getting out in the Tassie bush. Cheers, Denis

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  10. Stephen Forsyth28 May 2023 at 22:25

    Hi Denis, Your photo of the Esperance River crossing on your way to Raminea Plains seems to show beds of Permian siltstone that haven't been shown quite that far south before. In 1952 an university student Gordon Hale produced a geological map of the area. He measured the angle of dip of the beds at the old railway bridge and would have seen what you saw and either didn't recognise the rocks as Permian or forgot about them. He also measured a dip upstream of the bridge over Peak Rivulet. Did you take a photo there? On Tuesday I walked down Adamsons Road from the junction with Creekton Road to access the 4WD track. From there I walked west rather than east. I could see Esperance Peak, but the other mountains that you photographed were not visible.

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  11. Stephen Forsyth28 May 2023 at 22:47

    I was going to say you can reach me if you want to smforsyth@internode.on.net

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