Over the range and far away

Large Striped Greenhood (Pterosylis robusta)

It’s not the Himalayas, but FOBIF walkers found the ascent of Gough’s Range satisfying enough in glorious winter weather on Sunday. Greenhood orchids were on display, and a surprising stand of regenerating Casuarinas was an encouraging feature of a forest which is still recovering from past abuse.

From the top of the Range you can get great views to the east as far as Mount Alexander, and to the west to the Pyrenees, and this tiny forest offers an unexpected feeling of isolation from the outside world.

More photos below.

Emerging from the forest proper onto the top of the range.

Walkers take a break looking over towards the Pyrenees.

Looking east across the Muckleford forest to Mount Alexander, from Gough’s Range.

Emerging from the forest proper onto the top of the range.