Wednesday 29 April, 2026
Photos courtesy of Rob, Helen and Robyn. Walk report by Walk Leader Brian.
Fifteen walkers, including three newcomers, enjoyed a wonderful day of bushwalking and swimming in the Murramarang National Park.
Setting out from North Head, we followed the meandering South Coast Track, pausing at the panoramic lookout and again at Honeysuckle Beach. A taste of Shinrin- Yoku (forest bathing) was included along the way. The twisted Spotted Gums and Burrawangs were beautiful in the morning light.
Oaky Beach was the site of a lengthy morning tea, to allow for the first of our swimming opportunities. The water was warm and the sea gentle.
Our return to Honeysuckle Beach was followed by a challenging 1.2 km rock-hop as we made our way to the lunch destination, the sometimes named “Pool of Athena”. This is the rockpool you might design if seeking the perfect place to swim. It is deep, clear and well protected from sea and swell. Ten members of the group revelled in the azure-blue waters here before heading back to the cars at North Head.