Thursday 13 July 2017

Heather, Bob and Simeon

Entrance to Lake Mummaga

Is this the most scenic pathway ever?

Photos by Donna

Saturday 8 July 2017

Old forest tracks

Creek crossing

Lyrebird

Winter swim

Deserted cove

Sea eagle

Another sea eagle

Fascinating rock platform

Varying geology

Sunbathing kangaroo

Photos by Karen M & Donna

It was a chilly start, but the promise of a fine winter’s day brought 18 bushwalkers out for a leg stretch in Murramarang National Park.

Starting out at Depot Beach we headed uphill to warm up and then followed forestry tracks through some lovely bush.

At Ryans Creek the bridge had gone and we needed to negotiate steep banks, a large fallen tree and thick undergrowth to reach the actual creek, which was easily crossed.

Arriving at Pebbly Beach we saw a male lyre bird in full breeding plumage. Here we had a leisurely lunch allowing for rock pooling or a dip in the sea before heading back to Depot Beach via rock platforms and pebbly beaches, watched suspiciously by a pair of adult white bellied sea eagles.

The Rainforest walk led us back to the car park providing us with a fitting end to lovely walk.

Helen

Wednesday 5 July 2017

King of the Castle Mary

Mark and the monkey rock

Superhero Rob

Burnt out spotted gum finds renaissance

Photos by Carol & Karen M

Fourteen Batemans Bay Bushwalkers and two visitors set out on the 11.5 kilometre Steel Gully and Pistol Shot circuit in the Mogo State Forest. There were several long ascents at the beginning of the walk but at the top we were rewarded by interesting granite formations and sweeping views. Descending into timbered gullies the group cleverly navigated a creek crossing with barely a wet foot amongst our members.

A variety of bird songs, even a lyrebird were heard as well as several sightings of majestic yellow-tailed black cockatoos. The walk was completed just as the winter sunshine disappeared and clouds covered the skies.

Denise