Return trip from Mt Erica car park north as far as I could manage and back again the next day. First overnighter.
Mon 15th Jan - Left the carpark around midday. I was delighted to find the mountains enshrouded in clouds. Drizzle all afternoon, but shorts and tshirt were enough, with the occasional grab for the poncho.
Only saw one family camping by Mushroom Rocks, apart from that the mountains were all mine.
I headed generally North along the AAWT, up Mt Erica. Turns out this hiking jazz is hard work! Especially recovering from an ankle I twisted on christmas day (don't ask).
I continued on past Talbot Hut (running water here), to the Mt St Gwinear turnoff. All up around 12km from the carpark to this point. Filled up at another running water spot around 100m down the track towards Mt St Gwinear, then headed back to a delightful camping spot around 800m back down the track towards Mt Erica.
Woke up to silence and fog, had breakfast and made the hike back to the car.
A great first solo overnight trip. Thanks to all the people on this forum that gave me tips, including the water locations.