Thursday 30 July, 2026
Photos courtesy of Steve D and Lenore. Walk report by Walk Leader Lenore.
A small group of robust walkers set out on this perfect winter day. We started with a steep descent of the Lynchs South firetrail, slowed and steadied a little by the presence of the occasional “speed hump”. After a few undulations and then the steady ascent we experienced the rewarding distant views of the surrounding mountain ridges, including Mt Wamban.
Next came our descent through lush green vegetation as we approached the Wamban Creek shores. There was much evidence of wild pig diggings and luckily no actual presence on our passing journey.
Walkers displayed their youth, athleticism and adaptability as we pushed, tramped, climbed, ducked and dashed our way through thick vegetation to make our way to the Wamban Creek. This was a peaceful and scenic spot to ponder. After a successful dry boot crossing we climbed to the opposite bank and “bushwacked” a little further. To some walkers surprise we then popped out onto the well formed Wamban Link fire trail. We followed this for a short while before resting at the beautiful waterhole in the bend of the creek system. Rob, our “on foot” geologist, pointed out the local features. Parts of the Wamban Creek follow the fault line that separates 480 million year old Ordovician rocks and the 350 million year old Devonian rocks found in the coastal ranges which could be observed at this point.
On our return to the vehicles, we walked the undulating fire trials through lovely forest including some stand out Sydney red gums. The walk was approximately 10 km with an overall ascent and descent of 480 m.
Thanks all for sharing a beaut day out!