Today's forecast was for mostly sunny weather with an expected high of around 16. We last walked in this area in July 2022. The intention is to walk along the beach till we reach the pier, after which we will follow the track between the houses and the water.
Preparing for the walk which began in Saltair Crt.
Off we go
Is Hayden suggesting we take a shortcut across the water?
At the end of this beach the small cliffs form a nice little sun trap - good place for morning tea
Morning tea over we make our way to the coastal track which we will follow until we reach Fort Direction. Along the way is this unusual letter box
A pyramid shaped house which surprisingly fits in well with its surroundings
There is currently a rabbit plague in the area - these were 4 of the healthiest/fattest looking rabbits I have ever seen. Unfortunately by the time I took the photo only 2 were visible
Another interesting house
We enter Blessington Coastal Reserve and pass by Williams Beach
A cubby house for Ingrid?
Hadyn and Greg with the Iron Pot visible in the background
We decide to have lunch in the bunker at the end of Cape Direction
Rock formations below the cliffs
Continuing back after lunch
We see this interesting tree
By this stage of the walk the cool change had arrived - the wind became very strong, the temperature noticeably colder and rain can be seen on Mt Wellington. The boat in the foreground has 2 sails. Shortly after the bigger sail was shredded by the wind and then just disintegrated. 5 minutes later the smaller did the same.
Continuing on
Almost back to the cars
Today 19 walkers covered 11kms walking from South Arm to Fort Direction and return.
