The Mitsubishi Pajero Owners Club®

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After all the rain we have been having, a camping trip seemed on the cards. So it was time for a bit of exploring, a group of us were off to find some old gold mining remains.

Climbing in tussock lands/ grazing country

Still climbing.

Starting the descent

Arrival at an old mustering hut

Off to see what we can find in the sunshine following an old waterrace

Looking through a rock tunnel that was to drain an old holding pond

Looking at old dam walls and the remains of an old hut coming into view

Been used in later years by some hunters most likely, bit of a state now.

Great spot for a camp, pity its an hours walk to get there! Swiming holes etc.



The locals now

Still climbing, up into Natures Garden, more evidence of mining, creek been diverted once upon a time


Refreshing filtered water

More sulicings, its amazing what can be found in the hills above sulicings, dams, holding ponds etc.


Finally made the boundary where we were to check and repair the fence, Water was a bit cold....



Heading back to camp

Sun disappeared and big clouds appeared


One of the roughest night ever. Very windy, amazed the tent survived, parked the vehicle to break some of the wind. Broke one fiberglass pole.
Raining by morning, and the wind has eased somewhat.

Heading out, most had chains on due to the clay track, up into the gloom

Still climbing 1400m now


Heading down the goat track to civilisation. Very slippery in places without chains!



Fantastic trip, the weather made it memorable for all the seasons!

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[mick1969]

looks like you had fun great pics

[carolrabbit]

Great pictures