Day 9 The Breakaways to Emu Rock
Saturday, 26th December 2015
- The Breakaways to Emu Rocks
The Breakaways like similar rock formations in this region ( Wave Rock, Banks Rock, Bruce Rock and others ) were formed by erosion, mainly wind erosion, on a Mesa land form over many years. The erosion causes the upper sections to break away. The Breakaways aren’t as smooth as the above named rocks but are sill impressive none the less. The section near our camp had a couple of small caves at ground level and we did spot a rabbit kitten running into one last night.
- Looking along The Breakaways
We’d seen Hatters Hills in a book on the Goldfields and thought today would be a good day to head that way. The track off the Hyden Norseman Road while well formed didn’t look like it had been used for some time as there small trees shooting up in the middle, some around 1mt or taller. We came across an empty water tank along the track near Lake Hope. Lake Hope is south west of Lake Johnson and is a similar size.
- The track we took off the Hyden – Norseman Road toward Hatter Hill
- This track hadn’t been used for while
- The track to Hatter Hill
- Empty water tank near Lake Hope on our way to Hatter Hill
- Lake Hope
We didn’t actually end up finding Hatters Hill. At the end of the track we turned on to the Marvel Loch – Forrestania Road. Up until now we hadn’t had much evidence of recent rains however we did come across one small puddle. We made our way to the southern end of the Holland Track passing Dragon Rocks. Along the way we came across some roos enjoying the last of the sun. One crossed our path as we made our way to Emu Rocks where camped for the night.
- The only sign of recent rains along the Marvel Loch – Forrestania Road
- We’re heading to Dragon Rocks – The John Holland Way
- Dragon Rocks
- Kangaroo on the way to Emu Rocks
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