We started the day with three cars driving to the track head and leaving two cars there so we could do the car shuffle logistics of one car down to Bundeena to meet our two ferry companions. A light sprinkle quickly disappeared to leave us with a bright sunny day. As it was 10am we headed off, quickly covering the 1.6km to the track head for the Coast Walk. Chatting as we walked, the views of this magnificent coastline opened up before us. Water trickling down the slopes was everywhere. Sunshine and water meant the bush was growing well and was shining back at us. Flowers became a primary focus of many who were getting down on hands and knees to get in close and friendly with all the new found orchids and flannel flowers etc. Such a range of magnificent flowers surprised us the whole day as they changed with the soil and locations. Others ‘focussed’ on the range of land and sea scapes as well as the obligatory group photos. The coast track is very popular for tourists (we saw quite a few) and what a great job this easy track does in promoting this national treasure. 
Ferry Curranulla took two walkers to Bundeena from Cronulla Wharf Leader Peter T showing the new walk route to be taken
Heading off on the Coast Track First view of the sea
The magnificent coastline from The Balconies
Sue S taking in the view Amazing colours!
Morning tea was had about 11am after descending to “The Water Run” creek crossing. We sat with light spray misting over us while we admired the crashing waves and the views out to sea. The local raven entertained us, taking off with Sue’s “banana in a bag” before she quickly recovered it 3m from it’s starting point.
Descending to 'The Water Run' creek crossing 
Morning Tea and the cheeky raven who took off with Sue S's 'banana in a bag'!
Onwards, more flowers, more views, Wedding Cake Rock (behind that ugly fence) and then up the climb to the top of the hill. Here we met the junction of the track that we will take after lunch. By this time it was 1pm so we made a decision to not go the extra 1.5km down to Wattamolla for lunch but to stop part way down. Many more flowers along the way entertained us and offered yet more photo opportunities. The scattered areas of burnt out bush gave different perspectives and sometimes different flowers. A shady stand of boulders only 600m below the junction offered us a nice place to have lunch after deciding the creek below us may not have any shade. Yes it was now a hot day. 
Stunning Wedding Cake Rock Climb to the top of the hill 
The scattered areas of burnt out bush gave different perspectives and sometimes different flowers
More coastal views Obligatory group photo
Approaching Marley Beach and crossing Marley Beach
Ascending the track from Little Marley Beach A shady stand of boulders for lunch
Retracing our steps up to the junction, we headed N then NW for a kilometre to join the Little Marley track. The last 3km of steady climbing brought us to the road and the two cars. With offers to take home those that came by ferry, we decided on having afternoon tea at the Audley café. Persian Love Cake and Coffee was awaiting me as I arrived after the car shuffle. Mission accomplished. A great day in perfect weather with great company (Note: I was the token man among six women …. and I survived!) 
Little Marley Trail Trig Arriving at Bundeena Road
Flowers became a primary focus of many who were getting down on hands and knees to get in close and friendly with all the new found orchids and flannel flowers etc. Such a range of magnificent flowers surprised us the whole day as they changed with the soil and locations. 
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Flowers and Identification Sue S - (1) Pink Swamp Heath Sprengelia inccarnata (2) Blunt-leaf Heath Epacris Obtusifolia (3) Broad-leaved Hakea Hakea dactyloides
(4) Coastal Rosemary Westringia fruiticosa (5) Dagger Hakea Hakea teretifolia (6) Dwarf Apple Tree Angophora hispida (7) Wallum Heath Epacris pulchella (8) Kunzea Kunzea capitata
Flowers and Identification Wendy C - (9) Bracelet Honey Myrtle Melaleuca armarillis was prolific (10) Christmas Bells Blandfordia nobilis (11) Old Man Banksia Banksia serrata
(12) Dwarf Yellow Eye Xyris bracteata(13) Hillock Bush Melaleuca hypericifolia(14) Lobelia dentata (14) Flannel Flower Actinotus helianthi (16) Fringe Lily Thysanotus multiflorus - It was very exciting to see fringe lilies in a number of places (Wendy C)
Peter T and Jenny C led Wendy C, Polly, Celia, Pragati and Sue S
Words by Peter T
Photos Peter T (1, 7-10, 12-17, 21 (taken by Sue S on Peter's phone) and 24), Sue S (2-4, 6, 20, 22, 23), Wendy C (5, 11, 18, 19, 25)
Map (Peter T) - The sign at the end made if look quite dangerous but is was a delightful walk on a benign day (Wendy C)