OCTOBER 2016 - WEDNESDAY WALKS - Reporter Dorothy L

Post date: Nov 2, 2016 6:57:29 AM

5 Oct Coomera Falls Leader: Josie B

In perfect weather 14 walkers set out from the top carpark at Binna Burra to walk via the border track and then down the right-hand turnoff to Coomera Falls. Last week's rain made the falls and the gorge look great. After a morning tea break at the lookout the group continued on up the gorge for another half kilometre before retracing their steps to the car park.

12 Oct Evans Head Leader: Robert F

From the Pacific Highway the group of 10 bushies turned off at the sugar-mill village of Broadwater to drive the 11 km in to Evans Head. They continued over the bridge and up the hill to park at Dirawong Reserve picnic area and have an early morning tea. From there we walked through the coastal heath, where the last of the spring flowering boronias and flannel flowers could be seen. The Chinaman's Beach section of the whole 12 km walk was equally interesting, with colourful rocks along the cliffs and rocky shoreline as we made our way to Snapper Rock. The return walk was also varied as we walked back to Dirawong Reserve for lunch and the cars, watching a couple of kite chairlifts in operation on the way. Final call was the riverside park kiosk for a coffee before driving back to the Gold Coast.

19 Oct Arundel Ramble Leader: Kay D

9 takers met at the Arundel Shopping Centre to explore the southern end of the Coombabah wetlands and nearby bushland. From the shops they followed the 4-km South Coombabah Creek track, enjoying the local birdsong. After returning to the shops for coffee, they did a 9-km walk among the pathways and trees off Smith St, before circling back to the cars.

26 Oct Tweed Ramble Leaders: Lynne M, Robert F

Starting at the Jack Evans Boat harbour, a good crowd of 22 followed the riverside track around and up the hill to Point Danger, where the passing whales could still be seen. Then it was downhill to the beaches as far north as Kirra, all of them colourful and alive with Nippers starting their summer programs. After a coffee break we circled back to the Tweed Heads side of the border via the railway cutting and continued on up Razorback hill. On the way down we checked out some familiar gravestones in the cemetery and continued along the flat back to the Boat harbour. Altogether it was a satisfying walk, with good views of the beaches, bush and mountains.