We were blessed with a beautiful, sunny day after endless days of rain!!

Thirteen Ezy walkers met at the intersection of Mallawa Road & Bulara Street Duffy’s Forest.

2025 08 29 EZY Screenshot 20250829 114502 Photos Lyndy along the trailSetting out  2025 08 29 EZY  Screenshot 20250829 090054 Gallery Lyndy bird watching the groupWhat's that bird?  

2025 08 29 EZY  Don Wo theres a bird in there IMG 1627There's a bird in there!

We had hoped to spot some Waratahs but they were not evident today.

However, we did see various lovely wildflowers – Boronias, Grevilleas, Patersonia and the first of the Eriostemons!

Telopea speciosissima (Waratah)
Eriostemon australasius
  
2025 08 29 EZY  IMG 2400 RobynMi unknown pea flowerUnknown pea flower  2025 08 29 EZY  IMG 2402 RobynMi WattleWattle

We walked along the fire trail and then turned onto Wilkins Trail which led to a stunning lookout overlooking Cowan Creek.

2025 08 29 EZY Don Wo there were water features IMG 1631There were water features   2025 08 29 EZY Don Wo view from morning tea stop IMG 1641View at morning tea

Being a short walk we had a combination morning tea/lunch as this was the most scenic spot available!

    2025 08 29 EZY  IMG 20250829 WA0000 Lyndy lunch morning tea with water viewsSoaking in the water views

Returning on the same track we then got in our cars and proceeded to “Frankie’s Food Factory” café in Flower Power in Terrey Hills where our booked table awaited us.

2025 08 29 EZY Don Wo morning tea IMG 1637The hikers who made it to Frankie's Food Factory

An enjoyable and relaxing time was had with coffees, milkshakes and the odd biscuit or cake!

Our first time visitor seemed to enjoy his walk and Claude P joined us at the café – recovering well after his recent hip operation!!

Leaders: Christine Mc, Wendy P

Walkers: Anne R, Cherry, Christine G, Don W, Ineke, Lyn, Lyndy, Margaret P, Robyn Mi and Sue B

Visitor: Edward

Thanks to tail ender Don and first aiders Lyndy and Lyn.

Photographs: Don Wo (3, 7, 8, 10); Lyndy (1, 2, 9); Robyn Mi (4, 5, 6)