Glowing Butts and Forest Ballrooms

Dove Lake at Craddle Mountain

Cradle Mountain forms the northern end of the wild Cradle Mt - Lake St Clair National Park, itself a part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. More about the walk later. For now, just photos, then off to bed. It's late...

DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT believe any rumors you may have heard about Shane and a snake. I was just trying to get better angle for the photo. The snake was just being uncooperative. I had no designs or intentions to pick up or otherwise handle the wildlife. Although, I'm pretty sure Rocky thought I was going to do a Steve Irwin impersonation. 

"Crikey mate! Feisty little bugger."

Mole Creek Karst National Park

The Mole Creek Karst National Park was declared in 1996 to provide protection for some of the finest and most visited cave systems in the State, including Marakoopa. The glow-worm display in Marakoopa Cave is the largest you'll see in any public access cave anywhere in Australia. 

Important things to ponder: 

1- Ask Bill about rocks that rust due to high iron content.

2- Ask Katy which end of the glow maggots glow.

3- In the future, consult with Geoff regarding proper pant length when hiking. 

4- Ask Karen how to cure fear of snakes.

5- Be very specific with Bob when telling him how to navigate a round about.

Thanks to Rocky, Bob, Ian, and Bruce for an outstanding day.