Archives February 2026

Weather did not look too promising the previous evening, but apart from some drizzle as we were driving to starting point, no rain was encountered.

8 walkers set off for a short section of street walking and then entered the NP on the Carroll Creek track. Whilst track was wet, it was much better than anticipated and creek crossings were all quite do-able.

Onto Lyrebird Track and eventually to morning tea in Davidson Park. Then onwards to Flat Rock Track until it is blocked when we had to go up to streets for another section. Back on track, on to Magazine Track and as the natives were getting restless, lunch was declared in an open forest section.

Soon onwards again via Bates Creek Track and Currie Road track to the turn off to Natural Bridge. All agreed we’d add in this final loop so away we went admiring the Natural Bridge and then the views from Bluff Lookout (photo above). Across to Ararat Reserve via Bluff Track and then down to the oval at the end of Currie Rd and soon back at cars.

2 wallabies sighted, a small goanna, only about 5 leeches for the group for the day which was amazing. Refreshments at Forestville RSL were enjoyed by most of group. All agreed we’d had a great day and walk, even though it was very humid and even a bit hot when the sun came through. Thanks to all. David and Val

Thirteen walkers, three being visitors,  met up at the Cronulla Ferry Wharf, for the brief ride across to Bundeena.

It was shaping up to be a hot day, and did turn out that way.

We walked from the ferry around to Jibbon Beach and headed out to the headland track along the sand. This goes around Jibbon Head, often looking out to sea, which was beautiful in the light.

On the way out to the headland we visited the Dharawal rock carving site, which is mostly images of marine animals, with some kangaroo engravings.

From there, we followed the coast around to Shelley Beach and had a quick break before heading back along the Jibbon Head Track into Bundeena. By this time it was hot and this, along with correcting a brief wrong turn made for a slow walk back.

Most of the group took advantage of the booking for a table in the RSL, for a drink and/or a meal. Some took the time for a swim after lunch, and it was back to Cronulla on the ferry.

Fortunately, the day was overcast and thus a pleasant temperature for walking as 15 walkers took on this lengthy and often quite exposed walk. By the time we completed the 17 kms of mostly hard surface walking, our feet were very pleased to have the weight taken off them.

We saw some sight along the way- the Wentworth mausoleum in Vaucluse, various memorials, the Macquarie Lightstation, Waverley Cemetery, lots of housing (exotic and otherwise) and many wonderful city, beach, sea, and cliff vistas. A new section of the coastal walk was well received, but the path south of Bondi was extremely busy.

After undoing the car shuffle, drinks were enjoyed at the delightful Nielsen Cafe, Vaucluse.

It was a very hot day. The sea breeze did arrive, but not until about 11 am. Nevertheless, 16 walkers turned up, all very happy to start the new walking season together.

We met at Waverton station, passed Wollstonecraft station and then entered the bush, going down along Berry Bay to Berry Is. Despite this being an urban walk, there are several patches of very nice bush on the harbour foreshore. These provide welcome shade and relative coolness.

Past Berry Island we met a tricky bit of rock scrambling, something which looked slippery but wasn’t. This was negotiated with a helping hand where needed. There was also a longer path which a couple of people took. 

We continued to wind around the harbour foreshore, each time circling back close to Waverton. This way we passed Balls Head and the very interesting Coal Loader. Morning tea was eaten in a nice patch of shade on grass and lunch likewise.

The last stop of the walk was the cool Wendy Whiteley’s Garden, before well-earned drinks at the air- conditioned Kirribili Hotel. Well done all for a summer walk on a hot day.

Peter edit: We actually saw Wendy Whiteley happily out watering her plants at the top of her garden!