Starting off at Ronny Creek. The advance party (Rob, Roy and Jaz) had already left at 8am

The view from Marion's lookout, towards Dove Lake and the car park

Kitchen Hut, an emergency shelter

The view from Cradle Mountain. Barn Bluff (tomorrow's challenge) in the background. Rob models the latest in designer outdoor wear

Paul's custard making skills became legendary. Here a bevvy of female admirers eagerly await an opportunity to sample the results

A snack at Marion's lookout after a steep climb

The walking is a bit more even, now that we're up on the plateau

The side trip to Cradle Mountain. The advance party had already  climbed it by the time we got there.

The ascent to Cradle Mountain

Our modern and well appointed hut. Some of us chose to sleep in our tents

Some of the local wildlife

Jasmine, thinking the walk was too easy, decided to give herself a challenge for the days ahead