This was a walk of the National Parks Association of NSW organised by Brian Everingham. The purpose was to look at regeneration after the recent bushfire and to see how the replacement track work was proceeding.
Brian was joined by Esther, Sue, Val, Bob, Paul, Digi Dave and myself. After the walk, Digi Dave and myself stopped off at Audley to photograph some of the birds there.
Due to some helicopter work at the top carpark, we had to start the walk via the track to Providential Point. On the top of the cliffs near a large dyke, Bob pointed out an interesting and beautiful area of eroded sandstone.
A short way past here, we could see new boardwalk had been installed.
We then walked along the old tidal wave bench and down to Curracorrang Creek. On the far side of the creek, we could see the new trackwork. The new track was being constructed to the east of the old track – thus closer to the cliffs.
We also saw that the bush seemed to be regenerating OK.
On the way up the hill, we stopped to examine a European Bees hive.
After talking to the track workers, Brian departed to head back, while the rest of the party continued on to Curracurrong Creek for lunch. On the descent, we could see Eagle Rock. Prior to the bushfire it had been obscured by the heath on this side.
It was quite windy and the waterfall was being blown upwards.
We could also see a clearing on the south side of Curracurrong Creek. Bob explained that this had been the site to an old army camp. During World War Two, soldiers used to practice shooting tanks in the area.
We then returned to Wattamolla via the same route, but turning off and walking up Curracurrang Creek to the big pool and waterfall.
After farewelling the others at Wattamolla, Digi Dave and myself stopped at Audley on the way out for some bird photography –
More photos are online here on my website.