After an uncertain start, the regular walk proceeded with four very enthusiastic walkers. After a quick morning tea, we headed to The Balconies and were rewarded by the sight of a number of whales (and the plus walkers). Along the sandy walk to Shelley beach we spotted some Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoos and a number of New Holland honey birds. At Shelley Beach we saw more whales, one spectacular breaching. Barbara took the opportunity to cool her feet in the water. The path then took us alongside a ridge above the sea and many amazing rock formations. We crossed paths with the Ezy walkers before stopping at Jibbon Head for lunch. The group agreed that we should aim for the 2pm ferry so we had a quick look at the aboriginal rock carvings and then headed back to Bundeena across a very windy and sandy beach. There was even time for a take-away coffee before the ferry arrived. A most enjoyable walk.
The three walking groups boarding the ferry at Cronulla
Bundeena - park art plus Tim, Lydia & Drina Bundeena backyard art
A bit of a whale! Reluctantly leaving the whale sightings at the Balconies
New Holland honeyeater Banksia ericifolia
Jibbon Head Track wattle White faced heron at Jibbon Head
Stunning coastline
Rock formation
Aboriginal engraving site
The beach before the wind got up "Bundeena House": built on Gunnamatta Bay in 1910;
re-assembled at Bundeena 1956 as a guesthouse
Walkers: Drina, Barbara, Lydia and Tim.
Words: Drina. Photos: Barbara (1-4, 6-9 12, 13, 15) and Drina (5, 10, 11, 14)