Thanks for sharing this with me, 4One.
I usually travel in the Hot.
That's to sweat & lose some weight in the process.
February 2013 I trekked some in Lake Baikal, just started to thaw out at minus 28.
I was born just East of there.
Trip to Winton is to visit Larks Quarry that was on my mind for some time now.
I will be on a lookout & especially vigilant from what you caution.
I got 2 round Australia trips behind me, but extra caution is a must anytime.