Hinchinbrook Island Dec 1969 & May 1970

HINCHINBROOK ISLAND DEC 1969

Party : Lou Darseniza Peter Reimann

Route : as per sketch.

Details of campsites:

① * At major creek junction at large pool

② On peak overlooking Hinchinbrook channel

③ * In paddle under large rock-slabs

④ At rocky outcrop just above the saddle on the Bowen side, (all "beaut" spots)

* means water close at hand

Comments

The route taken was excellent - a trip thoroughly recommended. Water was obtainable below the saddles between the peaks 3100' 3300' 3500' & Mt Bowen. There are some beautiful, deep, clear pools in Zoe Ck. The route around the rocks between the 2 bays provided a (sometimes) exciting finish to the trip avoiding being washed off the faces by waves - but was far preferable to the inland scrub-bash.

HINCHINBROOK ISLAND May 1970

Party : Isobel Colman, Jan Partridge, Lou Darseniza, Peter Reimann

Route : Camped above at waterfall in creek running into the southern end of Zoe Bay. Climbed Diamantina & returned to the waterfall in a day - somewhat pressed. Route taken was as per Dec 1967 sketch.

P. Reimann