Today's walk is one we have done before - a circuit from Stormlea to Shipstern Bluff stopping at Tunnel Bay for lunch and then back to the cars.
The forecast is for a mostly sunny day with a maximum temperature of 17.
After signing in to the registration book we head off on the walk.
Three Wise Men?
Some interesting trees
Fungi growing in this tree
Spotted this caterpillar racing across the trail
We speedup on the downhill to morning tea at the Shipstern Bluff lookout and its spectacular views.
View of Shipstern Bluff in the background
Surrounded by steep hills
The premium seats are at the back
Continuing towards Shipstern Bluff
Along this section there were lots of jackjumper nests .. they are very good at blending in with their surrounds. There are at least 35 in this picture. How many can you count?
Getting close to the track junction
At the junction we take the turn to Shipstern Bluff
Pointing out the lookout where we had our morning tea. It is the small rocky outcrop at the extreme top and left side of this photo
A blown up photo of the lookout
Down we go
Almost there
Looking towards Cape Raoul
A few years ago the workmen were still installing these seats when we arrived on our walk
Back up the hill towards the track junction
As we get closer to tunnel Bay the trail starts to descend rapidly
Our lunch destination is now visible in the distance
Our first glimpse of Tunnel Bay
This rock was striking with its cover or bright orange lichen and green surrounds
Photographer in action
A very pleasant place to have lunch
Lunch over we start our journey back to the cars
As usual for this time of year there was an abundance of wild flowers
We pass a shy echidna
A fine example of a Thelymitra (Sun Orchid) is being examined by our resident botanist
Nice reflections
Not much further to go
Thanks Michael for providing photos
Today we had 8 walkers who thoroughly enjoyed the 13.5km walk. There were a couple of substantial climbs
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