26 enthusiastic walkers gathered at Davidson Park. In spite of the grey sky, no one took the opportunity to go home so we split into 2 groups of 13. John M joined us along the track having walked from Roseville station, another 6km
Davidson Park morning reflections at high tide
Middle Harbour bushfire remnants
After becoming narrower and corrugated by lots of roots the track sign pointed up a rocky ledge. With care and help we climbed up to have morning tea overlooking the water. We then walked higher above Carroll creek, negotiating a few more challenging rock rises, passing under a long low cliff and walking beside cascades in the creek bed to where a stepping stone crossing has been provided just above the tidal limit to the commencement of Governor Phillip walk. The walk gets its name from the first official overland expedition of Governor Phillip when he set out in search of farmland for the colony in 1788. We had experiences light sprinkles since morning tea.
After negotiating several rocky uprises we reached a lookout where we could see the Sydney water pipeline.
We decided not to cross another rocky creek bed in the wet conditions and returned to the lookout for lunch.
The rain set into a steady drizzle as we returned to the cars.
The vegetation was lustrous green in the soft light. Sydney apple gums were growing out of incredible rock ledges, lots of Xanthorea and ferns with flowering spring bushes interspersed made it a lovely walk.
Walkers in misty bush
Native fuschia Epacris longiflora Gompholobium brightening up the wet
Group 1 at Middle Harbour Creek beach
Leaders: Elaine, Barbara R and Anne G. Lilian
First Aiders: Lyndy, Anne G
Walkers: Nick B, David C, Tim, Annette, Michael, Vivienne, Judy, Martin, Bill McD, Lydia, Claude & Margaret, Elizabeth P, Bella & Pete, Dennis, Pauline, Don Wa, Don Wo, John M
Visitors: Millie, Daryl
Words Anne G
Photos Barbara R (5,8,10,16), Don W(1,4,15,17,18), Lilian (7,9), Pauline (6), Pete (2,3,11,12,13,14)