Sunday 12 April, 2026

Margaret and Denise enjoying the stroll along Nargal Lake

Denise on the lookout for ‘Nargals’ (Aka RBB Snake)

Descending onto the beach with an impressive surf

Finding some shade at morning tea

Great to see one of our stalwarts, Pat, back on the trails

Some lovely forest around the lake

Lin and Rob enjoying the spectacular coastline

One of the many white fungi spotted

Photos courtesy of Gavin, Denise, Cathie, Rob and Donna.  Walk report by Walk Leaders Denise and Gavin.

On a gorgeous autumn morning 15 walkers strode out along a bush track to a grassy headland overlooking a spectacular beach and Barunguba (Montegue Island). From there we retraced our steps and headed south and out onto the beach. Morning tea was enjoyed amongst the beautiful sedimentary rocks and the enticing curling aqua blue waves.

A kilometre along the beach we turned inland and circumnavigated Nargal Lake. Nargal is Yuan for Red Bellied Black snake and this area is known for them. Gavin spotted one as he led the group across the head of the lake and onto the southern shores. The spotted gum and cycad forest in this off-track section of the walk were spectacular as was the white fungi.

A brief time on a bush track skirting the southern banks of Nargal Lake, led us back down to the beach where we just made it around the headland before the incoming tide wet our feet. Lunch was enjoyed on the beach next to the headland . After lunch a short walk along the beach lead us back to Honeysuckle Road where 2 km of mostly uphill track lead us back to the cars.

All in all a perfect way to spend a Sunday morning.