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Date: 22 October 2019
Par�cipants: Nev Ellis, Ali Mahmoodian, Chris�ne Loh, Soo Lee Chen, Margaret Rozea, Wendy Dodd, Jacqui
Hickson, Charo Hogan, John Hungerford, Stephen Poole, Jolan Cikos, Sandra Bushell, Debbie Byers, Andrew
Lumsden, Jim Phillips, Ramon Alvarez, prospec�ves Peter Cooke, Tim Birks, Ric Bouvier, Kerry Emslie
crossing Bates Creek, and making a few ascents, we
Report: reached the turn-off to the Natural Bridge and the Bluff
A�er some street-walking along Tryon Road, Lindfield, past Lookout. Crossing the Natural Bridge was a new experience
some beautiful Federation and Californian Bungalow style for some of the members, and a�er some clambering and
homes, we completed the briefing and introductory circle climbing, we finally arrived at the Bluff Lookout at 1.00p.m.
before venturing into the bush proper. We were glad to for a late lunch as planned. Several members commented
welcome along four prospective members. For two, it was that the views from the lookout made the wait and effort
their first walk with the Bush Club. For the other two of ge�ng there worthwhile - and it was a great spot for a
prospectives, it was their final qualifying walk. rest and lunch.
We entered the lovely native bushland bordering Gordon
Creek at about 8.15 a.m., and as the creek was low, picked
our way through the dark of the tunnel that underpasses
the Eastern Arterial Road.
As the group was made up of many strong walkers, we
Walk descrip�on: made good �me along Gordon Creek and the Two Creeks
From Lindfield Sta�on we walk to meet up with Two Creeks Track, despite making a stop for the obligatory group
Track then follow Gordon Creek and the banks of the photo, and reached the Davidson Park Boat Ramp for
morning tea by 10.15 a.m. The Flat Rock Beach Track being
Middle Harbour to reach Roseville Bridge. We then follow
par�ally closed, we made a detour
Flat Rock Beach and
Magazine Track to pass along Killarney Drive for about two
by Bantry Bay. At Bates kilometres, which still offered some
Creek we take a side trip great views of Middle Harbour. We
were blessed with excellent weather for
to see the Natural On our return from the Bluff Lookout, several members of
walking. The waters of Middle Harbour
Bridge and visit the Bluff the group elected to join a slight side-trip to view a very
sparkled under clear, blue, sunny skies
Lookout for lunch. well-preserved Aboriginal rock engraving of a kangaroo in
Magnificent viewsof the and the temperature kept below 26 flight. Re-grouping, we then reached the corner of Currie
harbour. We double degrees. We re-entered the bush at the Road and Warringah Road to finish our walk at 2.35 p.m.
back to take the Currie start of the Magazine Track, made a Congratulations to the four prospective members, Peter,
Street trail exi�ng at quick stop at the picturesque Flat Rock Tim, Ric and Kerry, for successfully comple�ng the walk,
Beach, and then followed the water’s
Warringah Road. and thank you to the two 'tails', Ramon and Ali, for doing a
edge around to Bantry Bay. A�er
great job.
Report by: Nev Ellis 25 Photos: Nev Ellis