Saturday 18 May 2024
Photos courtesy of Gay, Donna and KarenM. Walk report courtesy of Walk Leader Gay.
After a lovely week of sunshine, a storm passed through overnight bringing a cold southerly wind to the area and while it felt like déjà vu for three of the group, the weather did not deter 9 club members joining me on the Broulee Isand and bush circuit. Three years ago I led this walk and the wild wind then, whipped the sea into a frenzy and it was considered unsafe to complete the circuit of the island. Today fortunately, while cold and gusty winds buffeted us on the south side, it was not as bad as first anticipated. We were rewarded with a lovely sunny walk on the north side of the island and had an early morning tea to soak in the rays.
Back into the wind on South Broulee beach for about a kilometre before escaping into the bush where it was surprisingly calm and pleasant walking. A few hikers had not been in this area nor had they taken time to stop and inspect the Canoe Tree. One to tick off the list!
The 9 km circuit was completed before lunch. A good morning’s bracing hike.