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Narawntapu NP Archers Knob Walk |
| We spent the last couple of days of our holiday in Tasmania at the
Narawntapu National Park, mainly because of the great reviews in Google
and also the weather was predicted to be sunny and warm in this area.
After setting up our caravan we noticed how affected the area was by
the drought, and that the lizards seemed to be quite thirsty as well.
The ranger suggested that we place some containers of water around our site.
We soon had friends coming to drink and they were reasonably tame.
So I've included some photos taken, below. We did the Archers Knob walk. This walk skirts the lake with a off-shoot to a bird hide before winding its way up and around Archers Knob where there are great 360° views. The walk then heads back along the same track before splitting into 3 options. Returning the same way we came was ruled out as was the the beach walk due to strong sea breezes. We chose the Springlawn loop option, where you head back on the opposite side of the lake which takes you through the large kangaroo habitat. The drought is obvious here with minimal grass, large amounts of kangaroo scats and a very receded lake edge. We enjoyed our stay and walk, I'm sure you will too! |
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| Lizard - very thirsty! | ||
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| Interested in us, but not worried | ||
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| Red Bellied Pademelon - Tasmanian endemic | ||
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| Red Bellied Pademelon - very thirsty | ||
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| Red Bellied Pademelon - joey's tail popping out | Mum and Joey | |
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| Start of Walk | Dry and sandy track | |
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| Dry swamp area, no need for a bridge at the moment | ||
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| Interesting signage | ||
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| Great to see track signage | Turn right for the bird hide | |
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| Quite dry - usually very wet! | ||
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| Inside the bird hide | Views from the bird hide | Views from the bird hide |
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| Views from the bird hide | Views from the bird hide | Views from the bird hide |
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| Views from the bird hide | Views from the bird hide | Views from the bird hide |
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| Bees in action | ||
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| Back to the main track | So cute! Mum and Joey | |
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| Mum, I need you! | Safe now! | |
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| Views of the lake | ||
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| Hello! | ||
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| A seat - Perfect for bird and wildlife watching | Dragon Fly - amazingly staying put | |
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| Will turn here on our return from Archers knob | ||
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| Track sign - time to turn left | The knob is ahead - I think! | |
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| The sea comes into view | ||
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| Track to the top! | ||
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| View back towards our camp | ||
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| The top! | Some considered photos and sharing these with family via whattsapp. | |
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| Heading back down the track | ||
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| Springlawn track - our way back. | ||
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| Panorama | Out off the bush into an open plain | |
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| Kangaroo's | ||
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| lake edge - showing the signs of drought | ||
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| Parks office and car park. | ||
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| Bird hide | ||
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| Parks office and car park. | ||
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| Quoll - running away | ||
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| Superb Fairy Whren | ||
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| Back to camp | ||