Braidwood to Khancoban
31 January 2018
Master Map
Pterodactyl:
Dawn came early and perhaps a little too bright. With only a hazy recollection of the aforementioned plan three CBs set out from Braidwood through the Deua Wilderness area (30kms or so of dirt) and then over the wonderful Alpine Way and on to the western side of the Great Divide. In the late afternoon Cormanus led us to Indi Bridge and we made camp for the night. Indi Bridge Camp is a reserve on the banks of the upper Murray River, favoured by those who care to fish, kayak or swim. The intrepid CBers chose to eat, drink and watch a total eclipse of the moon. A Blue Moon Eclipse. Spectacular, and considering that the next for Australia is 2021, and my advancing years, I thought it prudent to stay up and observe. Over a three hour period from 11pm local the Earth’s shadow glided across the Moon and, at totality, turned the moon to a beautiful blood red orb. Difficult to photograph a total eclipse with an iPhone but the lead up will give you an idea of the perfect night for it. The CBers were very, very, impressed, perhaps even a little awed.
Cormanus' photos
Pterodactyl and NoRoomToMove at Charlotte Pass. At 1,835 metres, the highest point in Australia you can reach by road.
Two fine specimens and Cormanus at the Charlotte Pass lookout.
