Poimena Reserve

 Poimena Reserve

Austins Ferry

We met at Beedhams Reserve, crossed the road and went via Hilton Road and Chippendale St to Roseneath Park.

From there we made our way uphill(!) to Poimena Reserve,

 

...noting the disc golf baskets as we went

here is some more info if you are curious

https://www.australiandiscgolf.com/what-is-disc-golf/

Views of the river and opposite shore

The summit

Have the men noticed that they should be underneath the building? 

😂😂😂

After a good look around we took a walk through the bush to an open area with views to the north.

Mount Faulkner

Goat Hill

kunanyi Mount Wellington

Mount Dromedary

The return walk was down through the park

Crossing Wakehurst Road

We crossed the road and headed down Austin's Ferry Road.

Austin's Ferry looking across to the jetty at Old Beach

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-04-13/history-of-hobarts-austins-ferry-and-cottage/10967230

Through Weston and Shoobridge Parks... 

...then across and  beside the old rail line to the cars

There were 18 Ramblers. Lunch was at the Granada Tavern.

Maps 

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