Our initial planned walk for today was Myrtle Forest to Trestle Mountain return and the weather forecast was sunny with light winds so all good.
However as a result of an accident on the Southern Outlet from Kingston to the city which would have added another hours travel for the group we opted for heading south to the Coningham Nature Reserve.
The walk started on Coningham Beach.
Looking back towards Mount Wellington and Cathedral Rock.
Walking along the clifftop track.
Looking for a morning tea stop on Legacy Beach.
Looking out of D'entrecastreaux Channel towards Dennes Point.
We arrrived at the Cave located on Snug Point. Michael liked the sleeping arrangements.
Heading up the hill away from the cave.
Allocasuarina verticillata (formerly known as Casuarina stricta) - She-Oak Flower
Climbing towards Sheppards Hill.
A long view towards Trestle Mountain.
A close up of Trestle Mountain showing that we missed a good day to do our proposed climb.
Looking towards Barnes Bay, Bruny Island.
Obviously a comfortable shady spot for lunch and a brief snooze.
Heading back down from Sheppards Hill towards the cars.
Coningham Beach from the return track.
We had 16 walkers who covered 7.7 kms in just over 3 hours with a 210 meter climb.
Thanks to Sally N for leading today's walk.
