Today we will do a loop mainly through the Conningham Recreation Area.
With a forecast temperature in the low 20's the weather should be ideal for walking.
The start is from the car park at Conningham Beach.
And then along the beach
Once past the boathouses we leave the beach and continue along the cliff top track
We have 2 photos of the same wallaby from a slightly different angle - in one its camouflage works really well but in the other it is very visible
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These signs provide information about the region
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Its soon time for morning tea and Legacy Beach is a good place for this
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At the far end of the beach we spot someone emerging from the water - is it Neptune (god of the sea) .... no .. closer inspection shows it's Mendelt
Morning tea over we continue along the cliff top track
Some more signs - this time about the flora and fauna of the region
We reach the aboriginal cave shelter at Snug Point. Ingrid and Sally can't resist peeping through the hole in the roof
We leave the cave and start the climb to the top of Shepherds Hill (250 metres). Initially its along a wide fire trail.
It's time for lunch so we pick a nice sunny spot
Not sure what Ingrid did but she appears to be sitting in the naughty corner
A new pair of boots - worthy of a mention!! ps. nice legs
Last leg to Shepherds Hill
Some thick undergrowth on the way to the top
After completing our visit to the summit (which was less than inspiring) we commence our decent.
Yong shows off his dance moves while standing on top of this large tree
Does anyone know what the top symbol on the sign post represents? I've googled it but was unable to find an answer
We pass this solid boom gate
Walking along Old Conningham Road
Two wise men deciding on the next section of today's walk
We leave Old Station Road and make our way back to the cars using smaller tracks
This particular tree generated some discussion .. not sure why
It turns out that Mendelt knows some people in the area - this photo shows him jumping the fence and going to obtain permission to cross their land.
Permission granted we continue with our walk
An ornamental parrot sitting on a gate
We pass a Swan Plant bush (Gomphocarpus Fruiticosus)
View looking across North West Bay towards Bruny Island and Tinderbox with Conningham Beach on the right
All good walks end with a coffee
Today we covered 9.5kms in 4.25 hours.
Sally sends a thank you to everyone for the card and kindness they have shown her. The surgeon is waiting for the swelling to settle and will review her injury in two weeks.
