There is a handful of campsites beside the tarn. Photo: Dennis Radermacher

Mt Dora tarns, Molesworth Recreation Reserve

February 2020

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Obscure tarn getaway

We had picked our route from Island Gully Hut to a tarn below the summit of Mt Dora almost at random. We could find little information about the area apart from there being sparse vegetation and a gentle, continuous climb up the valley with few obstacles. It seemed the perfect destination after a long period […]
February 2020

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Dennis Radermacher

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Dennis Radermacher

Dennis is an architectural photographer with a long-standing connection to the outdoors. He has been contributing to Wilderness Magazine for more than ten years, combining his interest in tramping with photography. In his spare time, he makes furniture, experiments with 3D printing, and enjoys exploring new places.

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