Twenty-five SASC members and friends turned out on a ‘blue bird’ for this Botany Bay foreshore walk. First we set out to view the bronze sculptures installed to commemorate 250 years since the encounter between the aboriginals and the crew of HMB Endeavor
The group continued their walk through Kamay National Park initially along the Banks Solander Track, viewing a large stand of magnificent Angophora trees. Then we followed the Yena Track and the Pipeline Link Fire trail through coastal heathland to the spectacular cliff tops of Cape Solander for lunch and whale watching.
Large numbers of whales were passing and we were able to view several pods including numerous whales breaching further out to sea.
The group then walked along the raised walking platform atop the cliff line to the newly opened and hugely popular whale observation station, returning with a small deviation through remnants of Botany Bay rainforest.
Several members continued along the clifftops to Cape Baily while one super fit member extended her walk all of the way to Cronulla.
By all accounts it was a very successful and enjoyable day. Many thanks to Russell and Col for a great outing.
