We assemble at the Boat Ramp and he starts off going towards Tiger Head at a brisk pace with an uphill section (just to get the blood pumping)
Michael with Spectacle Islands in the background
We go around Tiger Head on the way to Red Ochre Beach
On the way we see a cubby house that any kid would like to have and also this sandstone sculpture that someone has made
Here we see some examples of natures artwork
What do this homemade raft and the Titanic have in common? .. it looks that they may both end up on the bottom!
Janine does her own exploring while Ingrid documents it
Leaving the beach and climbing towards Spectacle Head
We pass this unusual building
Views from the top
Michael getting a closer look at the water
A great spot to have morning tea
Morning Tea over we make our way to Rocky Whale Lookout which is a short distance away on the other side of the headland
Then its down to Park Beach and lunch at Carlton River
We are now on Carlton Beach and our destination visible in the distance (the bluff at the end of this beach .. right of centre)
At the mouth of Carlton river
Looking in the opposite direction with Mt Wellington just visible in the distance
Important discussions?
Lunch on the sheltered side out of the wind
Now we start making our way back to the cars .. Chris takes us on a route which initially winds through the established part of Dodges Ferry (close to the beach) but then further up to the newer areas.
We spot this unusual tree which with its smooth bark and colouring looks like it was artificially made out of cast concrete. Using google the most likely tree I could come up with was Eucalyptus Gunnii ??
Our fearless leader .. in front testing obstacles to ascertain if they are safe for the rest of us to walk over
Along the way we see some weird signs
Also some interesting decorations
Plover defending its nest .. on close inspection its eggs are visible
And even a vintage car. The owner took it for a drive and obligingly tooted the horn (sounded like an old steam locomotive)
Almost at the completion of today's walk we passed this field with 2 alpacas in it
Ingrid waited patiently till she made a new friend and was able to take a close up photo .. not sure if it is smiling for the camera or not
Today 14 walkers covered the 12kms in 4 hours
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