Howrah- Waverley Flora Park Circuit - 11 Nov 2025

 We are walking part of the Darwin Walk from Howrah Beach to the top of Waverley Flora Park.

The weather forecast is for possible showers but should have some sunny spots.

Leaving our parking spot at the end of Wentworth St heading to the foreshore trail around to Howrah Beach. 

Howrah Beach from the headland.

Looking down from the headland.

Starting the beach walk.

A view of the headlands sandstone cliff.

Mount Wellington from Howrah Beach.

After leaving the beach and walking through the park we saw this Bandicoot digging around the lawns behind the sand dunes of Howrah Beach.

Morning tea in Tilanby Park a peaceful spot set between the houses with seating for the group.

Our leader today decided that we would not walk the streets but instead follow the South Arm Highway up to the base of Waverely Park.

 

Growing alongside the Highway and just inside the park these Chocolate Lilies were in abundance.

 

As were the Stackhousia Candles. 

And a lot of Tiger Orchids (Diuris sulpherea) across Waverley Flora Park.

 Sherltering in the She-Oaks for lunch on the top of Waverley Flora Park.

  

A currawong in the tree.

 

Heading down from the top.

Another view of Mount Wellington from the track behind the houses at the top of Howrah.

 

 

We had 17 walkers who covered  just over 9 kms and climbed and descended 200 meters in 4 hours.

An enjoyable walk with little rain but a fair bit of wind.

On returning to Kingston we drove through a hail storm as we crossed the Tasman Bridge.

Thanks to Chris for his photos.  

Lake Dulverton to Parratah - 28 Oct 2025

 Today we are walking from Lake Dulverton (Oatlands) to Parratah via the walking track that follows the old railway spur line from Parratah to Oatlands so a relatively flat 14 km return walk.

Our walkers were hoping for a change in the weather which has been very windy for the last few days. The forecast indicates there is supposed to be a breeze.

Our guide today is Jenny whose father grew up in Parratah. 

 Getting ready to start the walk.

The walk starts alongside Lake Dulverton.

Oatlands and the surrounding roadways have a number of topiary animals and these are alongside the  Lake.

Everyone started the walk well rugged up but as we walked alongside the Lake there was little breeze and the water was quite calm.

A panorama of the lake. 

Looking back the Callington Mill stands proudly over the township.

One of the many grevillea plants alongside the track.

A couple of the the older houses bordering the track.

Now heading away from the more populated area.

This culvert was re-constructed when the track was built in the early 2000's.

Now surrounded by farms with stock in the paddocks.

This not so little Echidna heard us coming and decided if he went in this drainpipe and couldn't see us we couldn't see him.

The was much speculation amongst the group about how long it would take him to turn around but we didn't wait.

Following the Tunnack Road the track has a number of seats to sit on and rest the weary bones.

With some of the tree plantings providing welcome shade.

Echidna No 2 hiding as well.

Then he lifted his head for a quick look to see if we had left.

Parratah has come into view.

The group having lunch on the old Parratah Railway Station.

A short walk around the village of Parratah viewing the Parratah General Store now closed.

And behind that the original General Store dating from the 1800's.

Heading back to Oatlands the deer in the farm were sheltering from the sun.

And heading towards the deer was another? echidna or was it one we saw photographed earlier.

A stand of trees alongside the Tunnack Road unfortunately with an understorey of gorse and broom.

Heading back to the cars.

A sandstone outcrop overlooking a very dry Lake Dulverton.

Walking between the horse paddocks near town.

Lake Dulverton has a large bird population of Black Swans, Mallard Ducks and Coots and probably others we did not see.

We had 18 walkers who covered 16.1 kms in 5.25 hours and only climbed a little bit.

Everyone enjoyed the extended distance of the walk and the weather was a perfect day for it especially as no wind arrived.