Many thanks to the Walks Committee for giving us a walk with which we could find no fault – a real winner. Perhaps one thought is that the walk be programmed so that Maitland Bay beach is reached at low tide. It would be interesting to see if anything of the wreck is still visible above water.
Regular Walkers Group Leader with no followers but a lovely view
Some people listening to the briefing The Plus group after passing us at morning tea
Cycad Forest Cycad Fruit Green Cycad Fruit Ripe
Morning Tea Regulars lively after Morning Tea
The leaders had planned an earlier spot for MT; an NP worker we met insisted we go further along the track. Seems he had a point.
New Stone steps descending to Maitland Bay Descending to Maitland Beach
‘Undulating’ – see program notes – is such an all-purpose description.
24 of the 63 souls aboard The Maitland died that night in 1898. The same ‘Maitland Gale’ claimed 11 other vessels.
Crowea and Epacris Moss and Mushroom seen on the track
What is that up there Did a seat fall from the cliff
Lunchtime view from Bullimah Spur lookout
Leaders: Helen A and Helen L
Walkers: Lydia, Dawn, Elaine E, Martin, Don Wo, Sue and Andy, Wendy P and two visitors.
Photos by: Don Wo (2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,15,16,17), Lydia (13,14), Pete (1)
Words by: Helen A