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Back Basin Hide, 16-17 June 2018

Great bike/tramp combo to visit the curious and remote Back Basin Hide. We got permission from Glenthorne Station to drive to Lilian Creek, from where we biked up the Avoca to Basins Hut. Back Basin hide is a short hike up Basin Creek from here. Built for Chamois Research in the 70s, the hide is unique and situated in a spectacular location, perched just on bushline. Team: James Thornton and Nina Dickerhof
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Basin Creek.

AvocaBack Basin HideBasins Hut

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  • Great sunrise over the plains on the drive.
  • Biking up the Avoca, Triangle Creek on the left.
  • Crossing the Avoca.
  • Lunch at Basins Hut.
  • One of many crossings in the picturesque Basin Creek.
  • Basin Creek.
  • In Basin Creek.
  • James on the scree above Basin Creek, Avoca in the distance.
  • Cute Back Basin Hide.
  • Back Basin Hide is spectacularily situated.
  • Warming fire outside the hut (photo - James Thornton).
  • The Hide's observation windows with great views (photo - James Thornton).
  • Back Basin Hide is hiding.
  • On the ridge above the Hide (James Thornton).
  • On the way to Pt. 1647m.
  • On the way to Pt. 1647m.
  • Views down to the Avoca from Pt. 1647m (James Thornton).
  • The avalanche/scree chute down to Basin Creek.
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