Harts Hill - Baretta Reserve - 13 Jan 2026

The first walk for 2026 is a stroll around the surrounds of Margate.

  

The start is from the Margate Cricket Club Oval. 

Looking North West Bay River towards Cathedral Rock.

And Mount Wellington from Dru Point Park.

A family of ducks sheltering from the sun.

North West Bay.

 

 A pleasant spot by the Bay for morning tea

 

 

 

and for Lorna to celebrate her significant birthday with the group.

 

 

Taking the back roads towards Dave Burrows Walk around the foreshore.

Looking across North West Bay.

Towards Peggys Beach.

Heading towards the start of the track that leads to Harts Hill.

Looking back over North West Bay.

Some of the walkers taking a breather on the climb (maybe too much Xmas pud?)

The view towards the D'Entrcastreaux Channel.

Relief and shade at the top of Harts Hill.

A panorama from Harts Hill.

Lunch done we head of from Hartz Hill.

Following the tracks between the housing developments.

Still enjoying the special day.

 

 

20 walkers covered the 10.3 kilometers in just over 4 hours climbing 150 meters.

A pleasant walk to start our new program for the year.

Thanks to Chris and Joy for the extra photos.