[Oztours]

Mt Warning gained its name from Captain Cook back in 1770 when he nearly ran into grief on some shallow reefs. As kids, we used to ride our bicycles from town, about 15klms to the base of the climb. The last 5klms was all uphill and dirt road in those days. We would then run (yes run, we were young, fit and probably stupid ) to the top, spend an hour or so savouring the views then run back to our bikes. Return journey of nearly 9klms. We would then have a BBQ before jumping on the bikes and try and kill ourselves as we hurtled down the hill again. Wonderful memories.

Foreground is sugar cane fields.

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[Kathy G]

Great photo and story Peter

 

[Oztours]

Thank you.

 

[gordon_g]

Great photo and story Peter

What she said! These kinds of photos always hold a special place because of the story behind it! Awesome!

 

[Yezdi]

Superb capture & a wonderful write up Peter...

 

[Callie]

Enjoyed the spiel! beaut place, awesome sky!

 

[Oztours]

Many thanks...

 

[Hawkeshead]

Got to love landscapes...Nikon 18-200?

 

[gaknott]

It is great to rekindle memories through photos! Especially such great photos!

 

[Oztours]

@Hawkeshead, yes, the 18-200

Thanks all. Maybe somebody should start a memory lane thread with similar stories.