The weather was beautiful for our walk and 25 walkers gathered at Acron Oval. We went down the firetrail to the Cascades across the creek and followed the bush track along Middle Harbour Creek. This was quite picturesque along the creek and in places we could see images of the trees reflected in the water.
Testing the water.....first water crossing Only just wetting our feet.....second water crossing
We passed the first cave........then the second cave
Pretty reflections along Middle Harbour Creek 
Morning Tea We wove our way through the watergums
It was quite challenging as we detoured around fallen trees and clambered over rocks! We were amazed how high the water must have flowed as debris was washed up against trees to the height of my shoulders in some places!!
Lunch at the Stepping Stones provided a nice break, then we walked back along the track and did the slow, arduous climb up the hill to the cars.
Down on the Bungaroo Track at the turn of the tide for an early lunch at the Stepping Stones
.......and amongst the late summer flowers 
Pine-leafed Geebung Persoonia piniifolia Mushroom Agaricus spp Fuchsia Heath Epacris longifolia
Mountain Devil Lambertia formosa Umbrella Fern Sticherus flabellatus
Water dragon midstream An encouraging, scrawled track note on the return ascent to Acron Oval
We all really enjoyed our well-earned milkshakes, coffees and yummy treats at Pattison’s Patisserie St Ives, and I feel sure everyone of us slept well that night!!
Christine McA and Wendy P led 23 walkers: Nick B, Bronwyn, Don B, Sue B, Maurice, Rhondda, Elaine E, Michael and Sue, Mary, Kas, John M, Steve, Claude and Margaret, Pat P, Pete and Bella, Vreni, Deidre, Sue S, Don Wo, and visitor Judy.
First Aiders: Claude and Mary Tail End Charlie: Don B
Words by Christine McA
Photos by Sue S (1-4, 8, 12, 14-19, 21 plus captions for Sue's photos and flowers), Pete R (5-7, 10, 11, 20, 22), Deidre (9, 13)
