The leaders were delighted to have three walkers who decided to take a chance with today's weather for the pretty Jibbon Head Circuit walk. A very entertaining train trip to Cronulla was enjoyed by all trying to solve Diana's crossword and Don Wo's Wordle with the latter easier to solve. Rain jackets were needed for the walk from the station to the ferry.....the only rain we had all day!
The “Curranulla” was commissioned in 1939 is now the oldest commuter ferry in Australia working to a regular timetable providing an hourly ferry service between Cronulla and Bundeena
With a total of six passengers on board we chugged down Gunnamatta Bay crossing Port Hacking to Bundeena. Leaving the pretty township of Bundeena we headed for Jibbon Beach and morning tea.
Arriving at Jibbon Beach for morning tea Walking towards the end of Jibbon Beach
From Jibbon Beach we joined a cliff top bush and rock platform track to the Jibbon Head Aboriginal engraving site.
Looking back to Bundeena Smart viewing platform at the engraving site
After spending some time at the engraving site we headed off to Jibbon Head and Shelley Beach with some wonderful coastal views along the way.
Backs to the view at Shelley Beach Pockets of shells in the rock ledges
At Shelley Beach it was unanimously decided to take the shorter circuit returning to our morning tea spot at Jibbon Beach for lunch.
Eagle eyes Sue B spotted the red belly black on the side of the track Walking in the kunzea First sighting of Jibbon Beach on our return
Jibbon Beach surprises on our return - Cluster of Bivalve shells attached to some seaweed. If you look closely you can see some animals poking their heads out - fascinating!
Returning to Bundeena township walkers bought take away beverages and headed down to the wharf for the 2.00pm ferry for our return to the city and home. Thank you for a really wonderful happy walk.
Walkers: Deidre and Kas (leaders), Sue B, Diana and Don Wo. First Aid: Sue B. Thank you very much Cherry for joining Deidre and Kas on the recce.
Words: Deidre
Photos: Don Wo (1, 2, 7, 8, 11, 14), Sue B (3, 5, 10, 13), Kas (4, 6, 9, 15), Deidre (12, 16, 17)
