Captain John of Arcadia II gave us a tip for the drive to Zeehan, The Heemskirk River, being a really hot day we were glad for the heads up!

BOMBS AWAY!!

Gas refill and lunch stop at the Zeehan Hardware store – nice & cool under the verandah.

The campground we were heading to is closed due to the fires in the area, so we find a camp on the side of the road near the Bradshaw bridge over Lake Burbury. the smoke is over the hill, and the nights have been very calm, we decide we will be safe here. Not knowing exactly how far away this fire is.

We woke to a smokey but very still,dawn.  Still a beautiful spot, but a very quick packup this morning and we are on the road by 8:30am – a record for us!

We drive only 5 minutes and find we are surrounded by burnt out forests.

It was amazing to see the small creek – still trickling with all the tree ferns around it burnt.

Still smouldering – we head off to find a rainforest, and get some fresh air to clear our lungs. Donaghy Hill Lookout walk was just what we needed. With superb views of Frenchmans Cap and surrounding ranges.

Schools Back ! Now the kids have to do a bit of work along the way!!

Or search for fairy homes along or rainforest walks….. its a bit dry, but there are still some about.