Sunday 22 June 2025
Photos courtesy of Helen, Martin, Gay, MaryT and Lenore. Walk report courtesy Walk leader Gay.
A frosty chilly morning ensured the 15 walkers on today’s hike were well and truly ready to get going and very happy to start off with a walk uphill. Slowly the layers of jumpers, vests and scarves were removed and by the time we reached Point Upright everyone was suitably warmed up. Views from the lookout while spectacular are now getting a little hampered by tree growth and no whales were spotted. Praise for Heather who spotted shell fossils on the track back from the Point.
As the southern end of the rock platforms is still in shade at this time of year and with the heavy frost today, it was decided to avoid that area and we headed back towards Depot Beach to approach the rock platforms from the north.
A small track brought the group out onto Tranquility Bay. The sun was shining and yet more layers were discarded and we spent a pleasant hour exploring the rock platform and pools of water left from the receding tide. Lots of starfish, sea urchins, small fish and one crab were spotted. Alas, still no whales!
Back on Depot Beach for lunch with million dollar views. Two seals turned out to be two snorkelers and one splash (whale?) was seen in the far distance. We returned to the cars on the Rainforest walk. Despite the chilly start, it turned out to be a fabulous day for walking and exploring.