Once again the weather gods conspired to convince us not to climb Platform Peak because of possible strong wing and rain forecast so we are walking from Seven Mile beach to Roches Beach and on the Tangara Track around Roches Beach.
The wind is already picking up as we prepared to leave the car park.
The clouds say it all.
Heading down the beach to the start of the walking track along the coast.
The beach was covered in these sponges.
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Starting up the track.
The views from the track across Frederick Henry Bay are good.
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We leave the track to have morning tea on a small beach.
The group descending to the beach.
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Back on the track.
Looking back at the beach.
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A well constructed bridge across a dry creek.
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Starting the only real climb for the day.
Wattle Day today and the wattles are definitely out.
Ron was happy to talk to this little horse,
who happily smiled back at him.
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We spotted this Spotted Pardalote alongside one of the roads and it was happy to let us get a photo.
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This little bug was amongst the grasses on the edge of Roches Beach where we had lunch.
Leaving the lunch spot for a walk along Roches Beach.
Looking towards Lauderdale.
Climbing of the beach back to the track.
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Another small beach seen from the track.
A White Bellied Sea Eagle perched in a tree alongside the track and nearby to a galah nesting site so we don't know if it was looking for fish or galahs.
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Beach Art in the Shea Oaks.
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Seven Mile Beach is just around the corner.
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Heads down into the wind heading back to the cars.
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We had 8 walkers who covered just on 12 kms in 4 hours and climbed and descended 100 meters.
An enjoyable easy walk.
Thanks to Ron for his photos and maps.
