Mackerel Beach, from the morning tea stop - our walk was named for this lovely location
Eighteen cheerful and chatty walkers chose the Mackerel/Challenger walk, on a pleasant and cloudy day. The ferry ride was enjoyable, and
the beach walk at the start was achieved with dry feet.![]()
Waiting for the ferry On the ferry Leaving the ferry
A steep uphill section led to morning tea, with great views over the Pittwater/Palm Beach area to add to the pleasure of morning tea.
Enjoying the view Two happy walkersMorning tea groups
We then followed the fire trail up to the meeting point with The Basin track. A short walk along the main road, then out along the Challenger
track, where more great views were enjoyed with lunch.a
Lunch with a view Old logs
On our return, we again visited the aboriginal carvings, and finally the steep downhill to The Basin...........
While waiting for the return ferry, the sun came out, and we were treated to an idyllic scene...........
Waiting for the ferry again.................
....and here it comes!
Coffee was enjoyed at a particularly pleasant venue, recommended by Clive. Walkers were Elaine E and Dawn (leaders), Clive, Sue B, John D'C, Michael and Sue, Mary, Celia, Chris McA, Bert, Wendy P, Guenter, Kurt,
Vreni, Deidre, Don Wo.
Words by Elaine E; photos by Deidre (5,9,10,11,12,13) and Don Wo (1,2,3,4,6,7,8,14).