Kiama Coast Walk

Kiama Coast Walk

The coastal walk from Kiama to Werri Beach near Gerringong is a spectacular walk, but go prepared, water and food and good walking shoes.

And keep an eye out for whales!!

The walk in places can be a little difficult but the beauty and serenity of is worth it.

And take heed of the warning signs!

The walk is a constant up and down but the views are superb.

And don't forget to look back!

There are also surprises, lizards and the occasional snake.  But they don't do "selfies"!

As you go past each inlet, you can at some get down to the water's edge.

 You will see wildlife!!  In this case humans!!!  It looks like a great area for snorkelling.

Every now and then you will come close to the cliff edge, as the signs state be careful as the drop is very high in places.

The walk is in the Wodi-Wodi and Dharawal land.

There are so many spots to just sit and pause and take it all in.

And don't forget to turn around and look at the land behind you, some pretty fantastic homes to see.

Heaps of spots to have a break, and enjoy that packed lunch.

The majority of the inlets are very much rocky (no sand) but still very good to get down to the water's edge.

In some parts the natural growth keeps you safe from the cliff edge.

In other areas you will find yourself right on teh edge.

You will se a number of people fishing along the way.  In some of the places they've obviously had a bit of a climb to get down to their favourite spot.

As you walk you will see the track ahead of you, and you will meet up with fellow walkers heading in both directions.

On all stages of the walk there are amazing rock formations, and I am sure there are many more.

The colours, green and blue, along with the natural colours of the rocky outcrops will amaze you.

And the views further south will encourage you to keep going.

And this is where you end up (if you've walked south) on Werri Beach at Gerringong.

Below is a link to the VisitNsw website and their page on the Kiama Coast Walk.

http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/kiama-area/kiama-coast-walk?nst=0&gclid=CMa-nq25v84CFUssvQod7EcNmQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

Date: 13 August, 2016

Attendees: Just Kevin!

Sans Souci Memories Walk

Sans Souci Memories Walk

Today before I flew to see my family in Brisbane I did a  walk along Rocky Point Road at Sans Souci, down Russell Avenue to Dolls Point. 

This is more of a memories walk, as my grandparents home was on Rocky Point Road, just near the corner with Russell Avenue, and as children we all spent a lot of time down at Dolls Point.

I started at St. Andrew's Church on Rocky Point road.  This is where my grandparents attended church every week of their lives before moving from Sans Souci in 1972.  My parents were married here, as were my auntie Joan and uncle Bob, and my cousin Glenda and her husband Robert.

I walked along Rocky Point Road to where the news agents is/was.  When we were kids this was where we went to buy lollies and ice cream.  It was more of a corner store selling everything if I remember rightly, than a news agents back in the 1960s.  It is just near the intersection of Russell avenue and Rocky Point road.

The house where my grandparents lived is long gone, but my memory of it is strong, and from what I felt there, and what my mum told me of her youth I know it was a home full of love.

Unfortunately all that is there now is a new apartment block called "The Jameson".  However I stood out the front trying to determine where number 530 Rocky Point road would have stood.

Behind my grandparents home was a lane way that I remember climbing the back fence to look at as cars drove down it.

The lane way led on to Russell avenue which we use to walk down to get to Dolls Point.

At the end of Russell avenue is Primrose House, now my memories of this are confusing as I can remember it being either a hospital or a nursing home.  I know that my grandmother was there in the 1940s when she had TB, but for me it was just the big house across the road from the beach.

The park at the beach at Dolls Point surrounds Le Beach Hut.  I remember this very much but I do not remember ever going inside as I think because it was where alcohol was served, maybe not.

Now when I went in to the park I looked for the Rocketship that we use to climb on but it wasn't there, but the sheltered picnic tables was and for some reason this got me very emotional as I remember being there many times with all my family.  In fact apart from some drawings on the walls it looked and felt like it did back in the 1960s.

I then walked along the water's edge and saw the only remnant of where I first started to learn to swim. I have a very distinct memory of watching my father swim in the old pool here but any sign of the old wooden polls are long gone.

The pathway keeps going, and you can make your way right up to Kyeemagh, and look out towards La Perouse and Kurnell.

I must be honest I was very surprised on how much of the area was still as it was when I was a young child, and it instantly brought back great memories of my childhood.

More information about the area can be found at:-

http://www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au/pages/rockdale_sub_sanssouci.aspx

Date: 4 December 2015

Attendees: Just Kevin!

Ben's Walk, Nowra

Ben’s Walk, Nowra

Today I did the walk along the Shoalhaven river that starts near the Nowra Showgrounds, called Ben’s Walk.

I must be honest I was very surprised.  It was beautiful, amazing and spectacular.

The walk starts from the car park area of the Nowra Showgrounds, and the descent is very beautufl but at times a tad difficult.

There is the suspension bridge you take to the otherside, and it will become quite obvious that the bridge is used by wombats also, Share The Path!!!

Once you are on the other side you will walk along to Depot Farm area.  This would be a good picnic/swimming place during summer.

You keep walking and you will reach the point where you cross the creek again to return.

The crossing requires stepping/jumping from rock to rock.  You will see why the wombats use the suspension bridge.

 The walk back along the creek is a bit more rough than on the Depot Farm side, and in two places part of the path has fallen away.

When you reach the point where Nowra Creek enters the Shoalhaven River there is a perfect spot to take in the beauty of the area.

 The walk now starts to climb away from the river side, and trust me that bench is there to be used.
Also there are snakes.
I stepped on one, he appeared to be more frightened than I was as although I swore the loudest he left the quickest!

The walk takes you back up to the Nowra Showgrounds near the Hanging Rock.

More information about the walk can be found at:-

http://shoalhavenholidays.com.au/what-to-do-in-shoalhaven/walks-in-the-shoalhaven/

Date: 31 October, 2015

Attendees: Just Kevin!