18 very enthusiastic walkers set out in the Wyrrabalong North NP from the end of Evans Rd Noraville. A beautiful walk along the Wetland, Redgum, Burrawang & Lilly Pilly tracks. Saw many magnificent twisted Redgums & then as we walked through the rainforest lots of lush Cabbage Tree palms & Burrawang cycads, some with brightly coloured seeds. Also spotted a large Corkwood with a magnificent Staghorn fern high up in its branches. Lovely views of Tuggerah lake from the morning tea lookout & at various times as we walked along.
Finally we were well nourished at “Nourish Café” in Toukley before returning home!

2018 03 16 Reg Don Wo angophoric collonade copy CustomWe walked along an Angophric colonnade                                       
2018 03 16 Reg Pete Vers1P1030088 Custom2018 03 16 Reg Don Wo distant water views copy CustomThe undulating track the leader advised which also provided some distant water views of Tuggerah Lake (right)

2018 03 16 Reg Chris McA 20180307 095000 Custom2018 03 16 Reg Pete Vers1P1030086 CustomWendy P showing the walkers a Burrawang (left) and close up picture of the seeds on
a different plant (above)

 

 


2018 03 16 Reg Pete Vers1P1030066 Small Custom2018 03 16 Reg Pete Vers1P1030064 CustomSteve leads the way to the look out at morning tea while the others decide whether to follow (right)

2018 03 16 Reg Chris McA 20180316 094458 Custom2018 03 16 Reg Chris McA 20180316 094545 CustomLadies relaxing at the morning tea spot-whilst some (right) had to suupport themselves
in a different way

 

 

 

 2018 03 16 Reg Chris McA 20180316 103836 Custom 2018 03 16 Reg Chris McA 20180316 103836 Custom 2       Cork tree with staghorn and staghorn close-up(right)

 

 

 


2018 03 16 Reg Don Wo walking in the forest lores CustomWalking in the forest
2018 03 16 Reg Pete Vers1P1030092 Custom2018 03 16 Reg Pete Vers1P1030113 Custom                                                  Cabbage Palms and pressing on to lunch (right)

2018 03 16 Reg Pete Vers1P1030115 SmallIntent on eating at the lunch spot

2018 03 16 Reg Pete Vers1P1030087 Custom2018 03 16 Reg Pete Vers1P1030107 Custom                                    The leader warned that this fungus should never be on the menu for lunch and (right) the exemplary track signs throughout the walk
2018 03 16 Reg Pete Vers1P1030096 Small                                                         On the homeward track to coffee

Christine McA and Wendy P led sixteen others: – Nick, Barrie, John D'C, Elaine E, Annette & David, Michael & Sue, Pragati, Bert, Steve & Jan, Pete and Bella, Kurt & Don Wo.

Photos: Christine McA (4, 8, 9, 10, 11), Don Wo (1, 3, 12), Pete (2, 5, 6,7,13,14, 5,16,17,18)

Words by Christine McA