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Date: 9 August 2019
Par�cipants: Margaret Rozea, Jon Hestelow, Tom Dowling, Margaret Tayar, Glenis Carroll, David House,
prospec�ve Terry Perram

Walk descrip�on:

Otford to Bundeena along the Coast Track. All on
track, small distance beachwalking, 2 climbs 120,140
metres, few other minor climbs Map: Royal National
Park tourist map

Report:

A fit party of seven set out in extremely strong winds
which persisted all day, but we were sheltered from it
on some stages of the walk. Fortunately the sun was
out so we were not cold while we were walking. There
has been good recovery a�er the January 2018
bushfires, resulting in spectacular displays of Gymea
Lily flowers and Xanthorrhoea (Australian grass tree)
flower spikes. These are s�mulated by fires.

Jon was lucky enough to see a whale breaching quite
close to shore. The rest of us just saw the huge splash
following. Because of the large amount of boardwalk
we arrived at Bundeena in plenty of time for the 4 pm
ferry. We were concerned this may not be running
because of the wind, however the water was not
surging, and we had quite a smooth cruise to Cronulla.
Apparently a bus is provided if the ferry doesn't run.

Report by: Margaret Rozea 74 Photos: Jon Hestelow