Roger Barnes

Ship at Constitution Dock, Hobart, Tasmania

South Cape Bay, Tasmania

South Cape Bay, Tasmania

On our last day on the track, it was very reassuring to see surfers. We were within only a few hours walk of civilisation… well a large campsite and a road outta there.

South Cape Bay, Tasmania

Lion Rock, South Cape Bay, Tasmania

Skipping ahead a couple of days… Lion Rock in South Cape Bay, at the final campsite before hiking out to the end of the trail at Cockle Creek

View of Ile Du Golfe from Deadman’s Bay, South Coast Track, Tasmania

Deadman’s Bay, South Coast Track, Tasmania

We were welcomed by a great private campsite, by pressing on past Little Deadman’s Bay, and just barely had enough time and energy to enjoy it before passing out for the night.

Ironbound Range, South Coast Track, Tasmania

Unlike the scenes the previous day, we lucked out with fantastic weather for our assault n the Ironbound Range. This photo was taken about 300m above the Louisa River campsite, only one third of the way up the range. The steep 900m descent through mud and heavy foliage is psychologically challenging. As such, there aren’t any photos of that bit.

Louisa River, South Coast Track, Tasmania

The Louisa River campsite was a great spot to rest after a long day, especially with a huge day to follow.

Trees near Louisa River, South Coast Track, Tasmania