Malua Bay to Grandfathers Gully Return

Saturday 5 November 2022

Photos courtesy of Gay, Donna F, and Helen

It was a great day for a cliff and beach walk with sunshine and a strong breeze to keep us cool, as eleven of us walked from Malua Bay to Grandfathers Gully and back.

There was advice about precipitous paths close to cliff edges, slippery rock platforms, overgrown tracks and a “dodgy” path down to a beach – which of course would be fine! All true, but naturally it was fine with no untoward events occurring!

We enjoyed fabulous views and seeing beaches from a completely different angle. With only a little road walking we journeyed mainly on cliff paths, rock platforms close to wild waves, and a couple of beaches, taking in the sights of Malua, Garden and Mosquito Bays, Lilli Pilli and Circuit Beaches to arrive at Grandfathers Gully.

At Mosquito Bay boat ramp a huge smooth stingray greeted us and again on our return! Some had a rare view of a newly hatched goanna spotted by the path as it retreated into a termite mound.

There was plenty of wild and garden flowers to be seen and we all got to check out the real estate with sea views.

A great walk, thanks Donna.

Helen