With the planned Plus walk of the day closed due to track work our quick thinking leaders led us on a delightful walk on the Central Coast. The walk gave us the expected exercise and good company. But totally unexpected was the great array of wild flowers especially on the ridges. It seemed the whole of the winter and spring flowers were blooming freshly at once. It was a feast not only for our eyes but also for our spirits.
Walkers at the track head
Illoura Falls, Girrakool Dillwynia Walking down Rat Gully
Piles Creek Crossing
Acacia Patersonia sericea (native iris)
Boronia serrulata Kariong Brook Falls Epacris
Kunzia capitata Grevillea speciosa
Peacock carpenter bee - Australia's largest native bee
Dotted sun orchid Eriostemon
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Walkers: Lyn, Mary and Wendy C led by Celia and Clive
Words: Lyn
Photos: Clive (1, 2, 4, 5, 9) and Wendy C (3, 6, 7, 8 and 10-16)