Wednesday 26 July 2023

Leader Geoff on Wimbie Headland

Scaling rocks from Grandfather’s Gully beach

Tony on headland track

Taking advantage of the low tide

Some interesting features

Kaye, Mary, Brian, Tony, Donna, Wendy, Geoff, Deb, and Julie

Photos courtesy of Donna F and Mary 

Conditions were ideal for walking when nine members and one visitor set out from Mosquito Bay. Although parts of this route covered familiar ground, few of us had walked this route as a single journey and so it was “new” in that sense.

Under a warming sun, we passed through Lilli Pilli, Circuit Beach and Grandfather’s Gully, enjoying wonderful views up and down the coast and out to the Tollgates.
Then after a leisurely morning tea at Surf Beach, we continued through Denhams Beach and Sunshine Bay to out destination at Observation Point.

Animal sightings included seals basking on outer rocks and dolphins off Denhams Beach. The other interesting observation was the progress of track work, particularly around Sunshine Bay. Two new flights of stairs are almost complete. These are notable in that they are constructed of a composite fibreglass/ recycled plastic material. In addition, the handrails are stainless steel, meaning that little maintenance should be required.

Overall, this track is a great addition to our already extensive collection of mapped walks. Thanks Geoff for leading us!

Brian