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Due to the fire, the creeks had re-made their path After lunch we headed north onto Cranages Track,
across the landscape and many small crossings before tackling the interesting Chinaman’s track.
were not on Laurie’s map. We travelled along the This track provided an open view back to where we
east side of Lake Wartook until we were about 1km travelled yesterday. It was enjoyable 4WDing with
south of the Mt Difficult road where we stopped for the surface fairly dry and rocky, with the undulating
morning tea. hills adding interest.
With the tracks closed in front of us because of fire After completing Chinaman track, we headed down
damage, we retraced our steps back to the Mt Vic- the Mt Zero road past Roses Gap to take another
tory Road and headed to the McKenzie Falls Rd. 4WD track towards the Mt Difficult range. At the
The difference in this area after the fires was also start of this track, we all successfully negotiated the
a stark reminder of last year’s bushfire. The shop weekend’s most challenging rock climb with Laurie
and facilities at McKenzies Falls, including lookouts giving great instructions of the line to take. Whether
were all burnt out and apart from the toilet block, it was the exhilaration of the successful negotiation
little has been replaced. After an energetic walk of the climb or the track itself – several of us felt
down to the bottom of the falls we all made the this unnamed track was the best drive of the week-
steep stair climb back to the car park for lunch. end!
We finally returned to the Mt Zero Road which was
close to our base camp.
We arrived back at camp by 4.00pm and all de-
clared it a most successful weekend. Thanks to
Laurie and Heidi.
Phil & Marleen Susman (2700)

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