The views get better as we ascend Since our first walk finished fairly early and the weather was still kind, we decided to walk to Lake Esperance as well. This is South West of the first walk and on the way to Hartz Peak. It takes about an hour and a half and starts beside the shelter at the same picnic area at the end of the road in the Hartz Mountains National Park. The plant communities grow more compact at higher altitude Although this lake is a product of the same glacial processes, it lies somewhat higher in the mountains and the vegetation is noticeably different. Before we go in we sign the register – only two groups have done so before us, though we encounter several couples and a family group on this walk. If you need more incentive to do so, one of the first things you notice along the track is the prominent memorial to two members of the Geeves Family who perished after being overtaken by a blizzard, despite knowing this bush well and, as I write, s...
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