atop a mountain
secret hideaway
expansive views
crystal clear lake

only a few know
this special spot
still less can reach it
being that remote

timeworn hut stands a witness
to the ever-changing elements
at such high altitude
unique climate for sturdy plants

local animals make their burrows
in the shorter brown grasses
while adventurers hiking further
set up a tent for a chilly night

freezing cold can be experienced
with a snow falling any time of the year
warm clothes real necessity
four different seasons in a day

the less known part of
the land down under
where furry wombats
give a good night