Wild & Free Wanderings.
3:14
3 ай бұрын
Kangaroo Tk, Lerderderg.
29:15
4 ай бұрын
The Great Race
2:03
4 ай бұрын
Old abandoned track, lerderderg
29:32
Steiglitz Overnight Camp
14:40
6 ай бұрын
The Horn - Mt Buffalo
8:21
7 ай бұрын
Bluegum The Final Loop
58:49
9 ай бұрын
Pictures of The Bush - Lerderderg
2:35
Bluegum Track Top Short Loop.
46:14
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@RobertPreece-h6r
@RobertPreece-h6r 2 күн бұрын
Oh man! You missed so much. Mine shafts, adits you can walk in to, old Chinese tunnels. The best one is a long adit with a steel door. Maybe you missed them on purpose who knows.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 2 күн бұрын
@@RobertPreece-h6r I didn't miss them on purpose , I walked far more than in the video, most on the old roads but I'm really aware of the disease through there for the grass trees so I stayed on the roads mostly. It well known about the mines in Steiglitz but this part of the Brisbane ranges isn't know for its gold, only partly for quarrying. There is a lot more in that part of the area to check out. Thanks for commenting and having a look.
@mohammednovalija
@mohammednovalija 9 күн бұрын
I'm slightly thinking I could enjoy this hobby. I did see one of your tapes mentioning footwear and the price was on the wrong side of 200 I believe. How do you know you buying the right size ? I mean I would hate to spend 200 on a pair of 8's , then find out they hurt my feet and I'm better for a size 9. What were the footwear mentioned in this tape ? - I heard you say them but I did not understand.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 9 күн бұрын
Hi there. That's a really good question. I use Hoka Speedgoat 5. ( now superseded by Speedgoat 6, haven't tried them on yet) Great comfort, amazing grip, they are light, dry fast and are stable, they have a wide tread. They were $279 though, ouch. I'm about to go onto my third pair now, they last about 700kms for me until they start to compress the foam. What i originally did when i started going bush was this. 1 / Reviews: Look for feedback from other hikers to see how certain models perform in various conditions. You tube is great for this. Just type in "trail runners", "hiking shoes or boots" 2 / Consider Terrain: Different trails (rocky, muddy, hilly) require different shoe features, such as tread pattern and cushioning. 3/ Try Before You Buy: Visit a store that specialises in running or outdoor gear. Try on various brands and models. ( i went to the Running Warehouse ) 4/ Check for Fit: Look for a snug fit in the heel and midfoot with enough room in the toe box. Your toes should not feel cramped. 5/ Cushioning Preference: Decide how much cushioning you prefer. Some hikers like a more minimalist feel, while others prefer a cushioned ride. That is commonly refered to as "stack height". It's how much cushioning ( foam) you have between the tread and your foot. 6/ Weight of the Shoe: Lighter shoes are generally better for long distance, while heavier shoes might offer more protection and stability. Best thing to do is look at reviews, go try a few on and choose what feels good on your foot. Your feet will always ache after a decent walk but they should not be sore as in painful. Unfortunately, most are are the wrong side of $200 If i think of more ill add some more about this, I'm a bit short on time right now but i wanted to give you something to consider.
@mohammednovalija
@mohammednovalija 9 күн бұрын
@@HikeingiTuP There is a lot there to sink in for now - Thank You for very useful reply and some key words to google. Just one other thing - I believe you wore 2 pair of boots today - What was the name of the other boots ?
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 8 күн бұрын
@@mohammednovalija I did wear another pair. They were boots that were waterproof and snake proof. Normally i wouldn't wear anything other than the trail runners and sea to summit Quagmire gaiters . This time i was heading down way off track and into the river bed and didn't want wet feet and of course with going through un marked areas in long grass etc i wanted the snake protection along the river. They wont be an "every" trip item though and aren't needed unless you are going to seriously bush bash.
@mohammednovalija
@mohammednovalija 8 күн бұрын
@@HikeingiTuP I AM considering bushbashing. I did a little research about shoes and seems there are hiking , climbing , running and various others. Right now I need to discover the difference between Hiking and BackPacking. My guess is Hiking is a daytrip. Which is what I am interested in.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 8 күн бұрын
@@mohammednovalija Hiking is a short version of back packing. Backpacking can be overnight, leading into days, weeks, months. Hiking is just short day or overnight hikes.
@lukebrady3728
@lukebrady3728 9 күн бұрын
Great video mate, and fantastic music and photos at the end.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 9 күн бұрын
Thanks for having a look and the nice comment. I have to remember to take decent pictures for the end, sometimes i get all caught up in what I'm doing. Glad you liked it.
@mifo2000
@mifo2000 10 күн бұрын
I love that place. Were lucky we can take dirt bikes there, stop at the top of a hill for a rest and take in some of the best views, multiple times a day.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 10 күн бұрын
I've met a couple of riders up there and both were decent guys. They didn't expect me to be coming up the hill they were about to ride down. Some spots in there are amazing to look out to. Thanks for having a look.
@shanedoyle3444
@shanedoyle3444 12 күн бұрын
You are a lucky man to be able to walk and climb those rocky ridges to see such a beautiful area of dense bushland and a crystal clear stream where wild animals gather to feed . Top video and many thanks ! Cheer's .
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 12 күн бұрын
Sometimes i question why. Especially after this one when i cramped up in my legs the whole way back to the car, it was hard work. I wasn't intending of going so hard to even get to the river, it caught me out. But I may as well push a bit while i can. It's so cool, Ive walked well over 2000kms in the area now and I'm always amazed at how nice it is and i enjoy showing others what its like as well. Also showing the history that no body even knew about is a bonus before it all disapears. Thanks for stopping by, i appreciate it.
@philipjp01
@philipjp01 23 күн бұрын
We are blessed to have this on our doorstep...so beautiful
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 23 күн бұрын
We are aren't we? I think that each time i go out there.
@Wefpedophiles
@Wefpedophiles 24 күн бұрын
I detected in and around all those shafts and mountain sides over around 4 months with only just over 3 grams collected must not have been that rich more shafts over on the next ridge over also
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 23 күн бұрын
HI, better than nothing i guess. I reckon it would have been picked clean over the years, maybe what you are finding is the "missed" or uncovered by heavy rain and ind stuff. There is a gold company listed near there. I'm going to be looking around all those hills, there are roads everywhere. Thanks for dropping by and commenting.
@pruebarratt3085
@pruebarratt3085 24 күн бұрын
Mate it would have been logged. They maybe logging rds👍
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 23 күн бұрын
Hey there. Yeah maybe your are right, makes sense with the way the roads are in there. The only history i could find is that there was a slate and decorative stone quarry that closed in around 1973. I might have a look to see if there are stumps next time in there. Thanks for giving your thoughts.
@pruebarratt3085
@pruebarratt3085 23 күн бұрын
@@HikeingiTuP yer most places have been logged way back to some extend. 👍
@dandybounddandybound1064
@dandybounddandybound1064 25 күн бұрын
Stoney Rise and Brisbane Track also has a few interesting spots.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for dropping by. Is that the Stoney Rise tk in Dandy or Stoney tk in Steiglitz. I have plans to walk the Brisbane Ranges Tk , I thought about going there in this video but i pretty much stick to my plans i make before i head out. I rarely change my mind. I think that track will be part of a couple of walks I'm going to do there. Have to get back the The Lerd first. I appreciate you having a look and commenting. Thank you.👍
@denisejolly7966
@denisejolly7966 26 күн бұрын
Could the fault you found be the Rowsley Scarp, a long tectonic fault line?
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 25 күн бұрын
Im not to sure, but it looks like the rounded face rose up from the west to vertical with the sedimentary rock on top of it. The fault may have caused that to happen.
@shanedoyle3444
@shanedoyle3444 26 күн бұрын
Great walking adventure , you never know what you will find ! Those miners thought of everything , I liked the spot where they had the spa bath with a view on top of the hill and then you come across a pizza oven ! Absolutely amazing !! Great video and I wish it went longer ! Cheers
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 25 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. I'm always surprised when i see things out there. Pretty much anyone can get to those spots with decent runners , boots etc, those things are hidden in plain sight. Sometimes you figure it, sometimes you just scratch your head. The crushed corrugated iron sheet in the gouge was the think i was really wondering about. It's more than possible there is a shaft there that has been covered by everything and that was a structure over it, who knows? I have more walks in there planned in the same area but going further nth. Thanks for having a look and leaving a comment. I appreciate it.
@dianalyons6217
@dianalyons6217 26 күн бұрын
Always wondered about this area, many thanks for a great video!
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 26 күн бұрын
Hi there. Glad you found it interesting. I first went there because i was sick of bush bashing Lerderderg (of which i still have so much to look at) and needed a couple of relaxing walks. On the surface it's just that but after walking and finding the terraced hill it sparked my interest as to why, so off I go again. There are another couple of spots I'm interested in having a look at in the area as well. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
@jxmai7687
@jxmai7687 26 күн бұрын
The Brisban Ranges National Park and Lerderderg State park are not on the Volcanic Plains, that is why not many gold can be find from those area.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 26 күн бұрын
Hi there, certain parts are very good in Lerderderg especially along the river, that's why i spend a lot of time searching for mine sites there. I don't think this part of the Brisbane Ranges is all the well known for gold but from what i saw it looks like they were looking for it, in my thoughts anyway. There is a registered gold company down on the plains. Not sure if its in anyway attached to what used to happen here. I have a few more walks in that part to do, you never know what is there. Thanks for stopping by.
@basaltplainscreationsaustr1194
@basaltplainscreationsaustr1194 26 күн бұрын
Hello, Liz from Mount Doran here. If you are able to contact me, I can put you in contact with the people who have the information regarding the history of mining in the Brisbane Ranges.
@basaltplainscreationsaustr1194
@basaltplainscreationsaustr1194 26 күн бұрын
I don't know how to get in touch with you.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 25 күн бұрын
@@basaltplainscreationsaustr1194 Hey there, sorry i missed this. My email is [email protected]
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 25 күн бұрын
Im considering a longer attempt at some Brisbane Ranges stuff. An idea i have is to get to "every" old mine site around Steiglitz and document them.
@mohammednovalija
@mohammednovalija 26 күн бұрын
I think this may well be my most interesting tape of yours. Thank You for sharing.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 26 күн бұрын
That's a very nice thing to say, thank you. I only go where i think ill be interested in having a look. Ive also put out a couple of questions to people regarding the way rock wall. Looks to me that at one stage it was the bottom of a sea bed.
@mohammednovalija
@mohammednovalija 26 күн бұрын
Gold is usually underneath rock and that rock needs to be moved so's it don't fall on yer head and that the gold can be got at.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 25 күн бұрын
You are very right with that one.
@mohammednovalija
@mohammednovalija 26 күн бұрын
I plan on going for a walkabout along and across and in a creek next week. I'll be wearing gumboots. Is there more suitable footwear for such a hike ? - maybe there are a gumboot available for such a hike ?
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 26 күн бұрын
There are more things available. You can buy snake gaitors that protect your shins and calves. Ive used waterproof socks in water, they are good but expensive. I did a short with one half of the pair of boots i just bought from the U.S They are Rocky Prolight but are difficult to get here. Snake and water proof
@mohammednovalija
@mohammednovalija 26 күн бұрын
Scenic views are lovely , but they a dime a dozen. Thought you may have shown a bit more of that manmade structure. Maybe next time you find something unusual and unexpected , especially when mysterious.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 26 күн бұрын
You are right about the views, but hey , maybe for people that can get out they are all over the place. But for people that cant i like to show a bit of the area so they can get a hint on what it looks like. I'm always hoping for the "out there thing" to find.
@basaltplainscreationsaustr1194
@basaltplainscreationsaustr1194 26 күн бұрын
@mohammednovalija feel free to explore, document, and share yourself.
@k.whiking4372
@k.whiking4372 28 күн бұрын
Hi, Just thought I would let you know, that another channel has copied and reposted this video as their own, under the title; Looking for 1800's Lerderderg history.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 27 күн бұрын
Hey thanks for posting. It's ok, that's my original channel. I was posting to both at one stage and then decided on just having this as the main one. I really appreciate you saying something, was only last night i was thinking of adding an extra description telling people whats going on.
@shanedoyle3444
@shanedoyle3444 Ай бұрын
Thank's for your video , Walhalla to Thompson along Stringer creek by rail is impressive but not sure if there is a walking track , all around that area is Super cool ! Cheer's
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP Ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. There is a track on the other side of the rail line, The Alpine track which was once one of the tram lines that took timber and ore into Walhalla from the surrounding forest. Originally i had intended to do that part up over Mormon Town track but the weather put an end to it. I have a couple of great planned walks now I've been there. One is to walk up the middle of Stringers Creek all the way from the Thomson River to the waterfalls.
@shanedoyle3444
@shanedoyle3444 Ай бұрын
MMMmmm ! walking in the creek , may I suggest a gold pan or a fly rod as I know there is gold in the creek and BiG Trout up further towards Walhalla , Cheers
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP Ай бұрын
@@shanedoyle3444 I have no doubt the hills are still shedding gold into the creek after heavy rains.
@piratescrew1869
@piratescrew1869 Ай бұрын
It really is awesome!!
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP Ай бұрын
@@piratescrew1869 I've never been in this area before, it is amazing. I've seen black deer, lyrebirds, cockies, king parrots, cookas, rosellas and a couple of wallabies. Add that to all the gold mining and timber history and.its a.winmer of an area.
@jxmai7687
@jxmai7687 Ай бұрын
Called once for my cardiac arrest at Mt Buninyong early last year, but end up could not use it cuase trees are too tall and thick, lucky I am still alive for now.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP Ай бұрын
@jxmai7687 Wow, lucky you are ok. One of the train volunteers fell I to Stringers Creek from up on the track, pretty high up. They stopped at Happy Creek station , half way between Walhalla and the Thompson River. I was walking the trail between the two
@philliphickey2687
@philliphickey2687 Ай бұрын
I've done a bit of running around the Brisbane Ranges. A great spot to have a look around. Enjoying your videos.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP Ай бұрын
I've seen a couple of people running out there. It's a great place for everyone to enjoy. Thanks for stopping by.
@mohammednovalija
@mohammednovalija Ай бұрын
That fungi looked like a burger bun - YUM
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP Ай бұрын
Yep, it did. It looked pretty worn out and had been there for a while. Thanks for having a look.
@draganakrapovic7588
@draganakrapovic7588 2 ай бұрын
Looks like old miners didn't have much luck there , maybe I'm wrong, but it was hell of a hard work to move those rocks. Anyway great video mate 😊
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 2 ай бұрын
Most of the rocks they have moved are rounded rock. They look like they come from the river bed. But most of the workings Ive found so far of any real size are way above the current river bed height. By looking through most of the history that is available points to the Chinese being sth of O'Brien's Crossing. Their thing was alluvial gold and supposedly they did a very very good job of finding it and worked a lot harder than the European's did. The main known area was that of the Ah Kow mine at the bottom of Hogan track, opposite Ah Kow track, its a huge mined area. Other than that , there isn't much more written anywhere. Thanks for having a look and commenting.
@DebbieOBryan
@DebbieOBryan 2 ай бұрын
This was a great video, yes , very rough on ankles and shoes. This was amazing because you showed the real aussie bush, I love the grass trees it would be interesting to find out what is destroying them as they take a long time to grow.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for having a look and commenting. The thing that's said to be killing them is Phytophthora cinnamomi ( cinamon fungus) . It's a form of potato blight that caused the great famine across the world i think and it's a water fungus that attacks the roots. I don't think there is anything they can do about it yet from the reading Ive done. All that can be done is stop the spread. Of course that means stopping us from going places out there and taking taking steps to make sure our gear is clean, especially shoes. www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/invasive-species/diseases-fungi-and-parasites/phytophthora-cinnamomi-disease But its all amazing out there and well worth the effort. Thanks again for stopping by.
@youmeandtheGSDs
@youmeandtheGSDs 2 ай бұрын
Nice little camp spot by the river!
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 2 ай бұрын
When you first look at it yeah, but there is a big old dead monster towering over it. Otherwise it would be amazing. It's ok, ill find that "unicorn" spot one day. Thanks heaps for stopping by.
@youmeandtheGSDs
@youmeandtheGSDs 2 ай бұрын
@@HikeingiTuP ooh yeah, don’t want to camp under that
@shanedoyle3444
@shanedoyle3444 2 ай бұрын
Good video , the scenery is terrific ! maybe one day take a fold-up 2300 detector with yourself and search for relics , Cheer's .
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 2 ай бұрын
I have thought of it. I haven't found much at all in the way or relics. It seems everywhere was picked clean. You're right is it beautiful, a place that's pretty well hidden in plain sight. I don't think in modern times but possibly when the mines first closed, maybe. No one has been to some for decades , maybe a century. I was extremely lucky to find what i think was part of the flume timbers along a track and i have found an old broken pick head which i offered to the local historic society, they weren't interested so i left it there. Detecting isn't allowed in the area as far as i know but you never know what kicking the dirt up will uncover. Thanks for watching and commenting
@basaltplainscreationsaustr1194
@basaltplainscreationsaustr1194 2 ай бұрын
If you would like exclusive access to a water race and suspected graves plus workings between Lal Lal and Elaine, feel free to contact me. Regards Liz.
@shanedoyle3444
@shanedoyle3444 2 ай бұрын
Hi Liz , I do a fair bit of detecting looking for coins and artefact's ect , would you be interested if I where to visit your area ?
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 2 ай бұрын
That's definitely something id love to chat to you about. Thank you and thanks for watching and reaching out.😁
@gunterbecker8528
@gunterbecker8528 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful Australia, so many hidden treasures!
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 2 ай бұрын
@@gunterbecker8528 There is, i get really excited when i find something that has been forgotten. Thanks for dropping by.
@ggverity7632
@ggverity7632 2 ай бұрын
Great hike.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and stopping in to comment. Glad you liked it.
@mohammednovalija
@mohammednovalija 2 ай бұрын
River seems to be flowing as high as it's been for over 12 months
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 2 ай бұрын
Yep, we had about 10 hours of rain and it hammered down in the area the day before. thanks for having a look.
@mohammednovalija
@mohammednovalija 2 ай бұрын
Sometimes the absolute silence is as good as , if not better than the sound of kookaburras cacklimg. Sure beats the shit out of cockatoos screeching.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 2 ай бұрын
Oh one of my vids they chased me for about 10 minutes, totally deafening. Sometimes the quiet is amazing, the tiny little birds are pretty cool when yo hear them. Thanks for commenting and watching
@mohammednovalija
@mohammednovalija 2 ай бұрын
@@HikeingiTuP I am still having trouble maintaining it for an appreciable amount of time , but sitting in silence with say the sound of bubbling brook and natures beauty can only cleanse the mind and soul of the filth we absorb in this degrading society.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 2 ай бұрын
@@mohammednovalija there is a couple of places Ive been that all you can here is a small stream and a few little frogs, that's it .
@mohammednovalija
@mohammednovalija 2 ай бұрын
@@HikeingiTuP The problem is many people walk right past it not realizing it's beauty.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 2 ай бұрын
@@mohammednovalija You are right. I notice the way we walk, with our eyes down watching very carefully where we are going. Its a good thing to raise the eye level and enjoy what may have been hiding in plain site. Thanks for the comment.
@peterkent8463
@peterkent8463 2 ай бұрын
Great stuff. I lived in Steiglitz for 20 years. But I spent a lot of time walking through the Wombat Forrest. I'd recommend a walk up Yankee Creek. North from Yankee Creek Rd. An awesome. ( flume) I think you call it. I've just called it a river diversion channel. I reakon it was made to service the Yankee gold mine. Maybe run a water wheel. Anyway, would love to see a video of it. 😊
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 2 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for stopping by. I'm looking at a few things around the Seiglitz area to be doing. I'd say if it was dug in it will be a race, flumes are over the ground. I have a 1800's map of the place so ill have a look at it. It's a matter of matching up the old map with the new ones.
@shanedoyle3444
@shanedoyle3444 2 ай бұрын
Are there any frogs there ? Nice place ! Thanks and Cheers
@jxmai7687
@jxmai7687 2 ай бұрын
Frog sleep in winter.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 2 ай бұрын
Some are in hollows of old tress, some bury into the ground, yes they pretty much do.
@gunterbecker8528
@gunterbecker8528 2 ай бұрын
A beautiful place to camp or visit, just stunning, love Australia the most beautiful place on earth! 😊
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 2 ай бұрын
I think everywhere has it's own amazing places, but i do walk around thinking I'm lucky to see and feel this.
@LSD123.
@LSD123. 2 ай бұрын
I like that song. I want to learn the guitar. Who is this? Thanks
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 2 ай бұрын
It's all made with AI so there is no where to point you to. Sorry i cant help
@sayhello2pedro
@sayhello2pedro 3 ай бұрын
I’ve been camping at Ledederg for a few years and never realised the History. Thank you for making this video and sharing
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 3 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching. I love sharing things that people normally wouldn't have known or looked sideways at. I've walked about 1800kms in there and still have things marked down to explore along with the other areas i have been and going back to previously walked places to have a better look at. I'm so glad you enjoyed it and popped in to say hi.
@TheBaldrick07
@TheBaldrick07 3 ай бұрын
I saw a spot on bend of the river where someone had tried to achieve a diversion. It was quite deep. Unfortunately it was about 60 years ago and can"t remember here we entered the forest. Please let me know if you have seen it.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 3 ай бұрын
I haven't, but Ive looked at a few places on Satellite that look interesting along the river. I have seen a what looks like a straight line going through a saddle where a horse shoe in the river is just past that, I will be having a look at that spot in the next couple of weeks.
@BobLouden-r9q
@BobLouden-r9q 3 ай бұрын
I used to shoot goats in the gorge in the early 80s.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 3 ай бұрын
Hey there. They still have culling in there and Ive talked to parks a couple of times regarding the locations of them. They are a pest but they do keep the undergrowth down in some spots.
@dalehatton6965
@dalehatton6965 3 ай бұрын
I've been playing in the Wombat State Forest for 45 years, sadly our Labor State Government with the Greens are trying to steal our State Forests from the public and turn them into National Parks, locking us all out from doing the activities we love, at one stage with the State Forest take over Dan Andrews was pushing that it's illegal for you to leave a designated track in a National Park.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP Ай бұрын
The park changeover proposal is a real worry. I don't see it as they are protecting the environment, more that they don't want to spend the money on looking after them. Anything he put his name to has a hidden reason behind it. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
@ronthornton3466
@ronthornton3466 3 ай бұрын
I remember the late 70,s . We used to go camping there for the weekends.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 3 ай бұрын
A lot of people still do. I often see campers especially with 4WD at some of the places along Firth rd which is Obrien's but nth west. Its a great place. Thanks for stopping by👍
@bigred8438
@bigred8438 3 ай бұрын
Do you have people you cooeeing?
@robb3341
@robb3341 3 ай бұрын
Just moved to Blackwood recently, the Lerdy runs along the back of my property! It truly is a special place!
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 3 ай бұрын
That's cool what a great place to have behind you.
@simonbergagna
@simonbergagna 3 ай бұрын
16:36 that view is magnificent 😮
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 3 ай бұрын
I was very happy with that. Sometimes its hard to get a view in there because you're always going into valleys and the tree cover is thick, but that was a ripper. Might have to go back there when the sun is out sometime.
@martyp7401
@martyp7401 3 ай бұрын
Oh wow great vid ty! I grew up in a nearby town and from the age of 16 spent many w/ends exploring Lerdederg Gorge back in the mid 80's to the late 90's. When the water was flowing it was always a pleasure to lower my hand to the stream and drink freely from it without worry and trout were plentiful. I hiked from O'Brians all the way sth to Mackenzie's flat on several occasions and there are a lot of very interesting places hidden around the vicinity of the river. There was always something captivating to see from Red belly black snakes hunting blackfish in the shallows to mountain goats traversing near vertical cliff faces with ease. Found some cool relics in the many open tunnels that were dug in search of gold by the old timers and was always astounded at their remarkable endurance and navigation of what can be very challenging terrain. One of my favourite finds was a boulder in the middle of the river that formed a shallow stream not too far nth of O'Brien's with the words "Enjoy the birds and the insects" along with a likeness of a dragonfly carved into it and the year 1969. Not far from it i found a beautiful smokey quartz crystal nicely terminated the size of a large thumb! The walk South was reminiscent of a scene from Jurassic Park and was well rewarded the further one was game enough to venture with not a single sign of modern life, soft drink cans and the like in sight. I revisited a few years ago and was deeply saddened by the lack of care and respect some people have for such a wonderful and majestic place. I'm so lucky to have experienced it in such a pristine state. I have toyed with the thought of returning once more to hike the length of the river only this time with a camera to capture the amazing variety of flora and fauna that Lerdederg is home to.
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 3 ай бұрын
Wow thanks for sharing that. What a playground to have growing up. I remember I walked it a few times from the flat in the 90's after i hurt my knee at work for rehab. I cant remember how far i walked up stream but i got to a place where i couldn't go any further, it was like it was just a rock wall. I also caught trout in there. I remember walking along one day and hearing a splash, when i went to the water i saw a trout scuttle off up stream . I went back the next day and caught it, it only had one eye. That was all before the lower side of the eastern track collapsed and they closed it, i never went back until April 23. Now i love getting out there as much as i can and sharing it with others and exploring the history that most that most walk there don't even see. Thanks so much for popping by and having a look and sharing your story.
@debbieschneider1105
@debbieschneider1105 3 ай бұрын
That is so cool thank you for taking the time to share it with us
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to have a look and commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed it. There's lots of undiscovered "stuff" out there, i enjoy trying to show some of it.
@piratescrew1869
@piratescrew1869 3 ай бұрын
Quite often the big trees fall in areas that have been surfaced by the old timers due to a lack of top soil on top of the bed rock!
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 3 ай бұрын
Makes sense. I wouldn't be surprised if the area where all the big trees fell was a camp of sorts, there was a bit of free quartz around there that wasn't out of the ground naturally. Although what I've noticed in the area is that the roots grad into the rocks, as they grow they crack the rocks and down they come, normally it's a single tree here and there, not in a large group. Thanks for stopping by.👍
@shanedoyle3444
@shanedoyle3444 3 ай бұрын
Thank's for the video ! It sure is a beautiful place you had taken us to and thank's again .
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 3 ай бұрын
It's a pleasure. That's why i keep going back, it's like the rest of the world doesn't exist while you are out there. Thanks for dropping by
@steviegee7264
@steviegee7264 3 ай бұрын
Don't call me Shirley HA HA, I like the Wombat Hwy too. Also worth a look is Rob Parsons, he does similar walks in Tassie. Keep it up Hike iT!!
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 3 ай бұрын
Ah yes, an oldie but a goodie, i couldn't help myself. There are signs of so so many wombat out there , Ive never seen one but Ive seen their calling cards all over the place. Thanks so much for commenting. Rob is one of the reasons i started going off track looking for things, i love his stuff, exploring the old trails and camps etc..
@steviegee7264
@steviegee7264 3 ай бұрын
@@HikeingiTuP Good-O
@HikeingiTuP
@HikeingiTuP 3 ай бұрын
@@steviegee7264 Thanks for dropping by.😁