Today we depart from our norm in that it will be an urban walk around Kingston utilising as many walkways, parks, reserves and tracks as possible.
Again it appears that we will be fortunate with the weather as the forecast is for mild day with a max temperature of 14 and no rain.
Thanks to Chris and Ingrid for their photos
We set off in brilliant sunshine and it isn't long before we're on our first walkway - Nolan Crs to Adelong Dr
We pass by some Cherry Blossoms
Continuing under the highway and into the Firthside estate
Nice Protea
Another walkway takes us to Groningen Road
Chris takes a photo of the flood plains beside Browns River - we think that in the past these were used for growing hops
We all try to stand on this unusual traffic island
On the way towards the Kingston Wetlands which is a nice sanctuary close to the centre of Kingston
Recently Jenny saw a platypus feeding in the creek under this bridge. Despite the eagle eyes of our walkers we were unable to spot any today
And its a good time for morning tea (I've been told its always a good time for morning tea!)
Leaving the Wetlands and heading towards Boronia Beach via Kingston Beach
Construction work being done to Darcys Hotel
We walk past Jenny's house which has Browns River and a golf course just outside her backyard - here she explains how she collects stray golf balls
Purple Iris's
On the banks of Browns River
Can anyone else see the similarities between Steve and Dave and the 2 characters from Country Practice sitting outside the pub discussing all current events (Australian Drama Series from the 1980's)
This tree is thought to be over 200 years old
We enter the fenced area designed to protect penguins from domestic animals.
It was decided that Boronia Beach would be a good spot for an early lunch
Some interested locals
Lunch over we climb away from the beach
Leaving the reserve we use Jindabyne road to complete our climb towards the top of the ridge overlooking Kingston and Blackmans Bay
A good example of a Waratah .. perhaps a "Shady Lady"
In the Boronia Hill Reserve moving towards Maranoa Heights
This prominent rock sits near Ash Drive at the end of the track
Making our way through Maranoa Heights towards Peter Murrell Reserve
Freesia's
This area is much more exposed to the strong winds .. as evidenced by the wheelie bins being blown over
Last climb from Spring Farm to the Sports Centre via the cemetery
Interesting sign
Not far to go now
Today we had 20 walkers who covered the 15.17 kms in perfect walking weather
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