The ruins of the Old Hobartian Hut are
visible next to the intersection of the Old Hobartian and Lenah
Valley Tracks. It seems pretty obvious why this hut was left to
become ruins despite so many other huts being well maintained and
this one’s location on well used track, however Snuva will let you
discover the reason yourself. There are more remains of the hut
than is immediately obvious, so enjoy your hunt.
WHAT TO BRING Although the Old
Hobartian Hut is at fairly low elevation (especially consider other
areas of Wellington Park), walking in this area is best done with a
bit of preparation – and let’s face it you’re going to be tempted
into higher elevations by the prospect of other caches just a bit
further on. So as always while walking on Mt Wellington, be
prepared for changeable weather: Snuva advises you bring water, sun
hats, sunscreen, wear layered clothing (with a water-proof outer
layer) and snacks for any dogs you might bump into (or for you and
your companions to munch on if you don’t run into Snuva). Humans,
dogs (on lead), and mountain bikes are allowed on tracks in this
area.
DIRECTIONS These directions are pretty
specific, so if for you half the fun of finding a cache is figuring
out the route, don’t read any further; likewise, the hint will tell
you right where to go, so only decrypt if you really can’t find it
and would be depressed if you left with a DNF.
From the end of Lenah Valley Road, take the
Lenah Valley Fire Trail (it makes a right off from the Main Fire
Trail not long after you have gotten on the track). Follow this for
a few minutes, then after a sharp bend you will see well
constructed stone steps take the track away from the fire trail and
go uphill on your right. Approximately half an hour from the time
you left Lenah Valley Road you will reach the intersection of the
Old Hobartian and Lenah Valley Tracks where you can begin your
hunt. After this, you may wish to continue along the Lenah Valley
Track for 15 minutes over fairly flat ground until you reach
New Town Falls. Then - how could you resist -
Junction Cabin is a further half an hour past the falls.
And since you’ve come that far,
Egyptian Monolith is only an hour further, then
Cheesy Pigs Four Seasons – Winter is approximately 20
minutes further on. And then it’s downhill all the way back! Of
course if you plan to do all those caches, have two vehicles, and
only have time to do the tracks one way you could leave a vehicle
at either end!
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