Jacobs Ladder, Part 1
After the coast we headed inland to Ben Lomond, an amazing prominent mountain plateau known for its rugged terrain and alpine environment. In the early 19th century, European explorers ( notably including John Batman and artist John Glover who was famous for landscapes - a local town has an art prize named after him in his honour) explored the area. By the late 1920s, the Northern Tasmanian Alpine Club was established so that skiiers could enjoy the mountain, which of course improved access and created chalets and chair lifts.
This also meant an access road to the plateau so 1963 the steep and scenic "Jacobs Ladder" was built. It's an amazing winding mountain road - you'll see it better in a following post - with six switchbacks that ascend the Ben Lomond plateau and is renowned for its wild zig-zag design and stunning views into the valley below.
The valley we could not actually see because it was so cloudy and foggy. Still, the beginning was incredible enough, with glimpses of the crags.
The road is considered one of Tasmania's most challenging roads, so it was nerve-racking to say the least, but mainly as we could not see anything! I was terrified.
Needless to say we couldn't see a thing, so we made camp at the free camp below and had a fire to ward off the tons of mosquitoes.
No wonder there were mozzies, there was a pretty little mossy creek where they bred. The fog came in waves - sometimes we could see things, sometimes it was pea soup.
I loved all the alpine flowers, tinted white grevillea and tons of native berries. I always forget which are edible! Best to steer clear in that case, and like many wild places in Tassie, we didn't have reception to check.
Nevermind, we thought, if it was clear in the morning we could try again.
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the weather looks very cool and refreshing 😍
These mountains and forests show how beautiful our world is. We should have more respect for our world. Thank you for sharing this piece of the world with us. !DIY
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!DIYSTATSLoving your truck!! and the shots in the mist are very atmospheric
I wish I'd taken more photos!
Often the case? LOL, I take too many, but I soon realised if it isn't in the camera then you can't later delete it.
I like to travel in such mountain areas. I like mountains very much. Thanks for sharing this nice post with us.
Looks like a drive that would challenge anyone’s nerves. However, I imagine when that fog lifts it will be a beautiful view.
It's stunning... I'll share soon!
It's a nice view I hope we can be friends.
The foggy vibe makes it feel so mysterious, though I bet it was frustrating not being able to see the valley.
Don't worry we saw it the next day!
What an amazing nature, the beauty of nature is truly beautiful❤️
What a safe looking island hideaway region to be right now, with the planet under strain. Good choice of location River.
Oh goodness, I wish I could just merge with the wilderness and hideaway forever.
Awesome place with amazing pics! Not seeing a thing is precisely what makes this so post-worthy. By the way, I don't think I had a chance to admire that nifty awning behind Buttercup... Hold on, that ain't Buttercup! Or did she get a major make-over in one of those posts I didn't read?
Buttercup is in the UK! This is Wally... About 25 years younger and much bigger!
That's not a knife....
THIS is a knife....
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Great photos as usual 👌
Haha it's an awesome saw.
Well, I'll take your word for it, but to be fair, the evocative mist is quite striking in its own right!
Wonderful pics @riverflows, looks like you're having a blast on this trip! Also really cool to see the 'campervan' finally in action after reading various 'progress' posts 😊
How long are you in Tasmania for?
Ah we leave tomorrow. We have been here a month. I wish we could stay.
oh no! Well, all good things must come to an end I guess.
And to look at it a different way, the sooner you get home, the sooner you can start planning the next adventure 😉
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