The Track waypoints: - Cafe K @ The Bay - Captain Cook’s Landing Place - Kurnell Visitor Centre - Muru Trail - Yena Picnic Area - Cape Solander (whale spotting!) - Cape Bailey Track (more whales) - 500m from Bailey Lighthouse - Return to Kurnell via Yena Trail - lunch at Kurnell 1777 Cafe and Bakery Who Walked: David Carlson, Christine Erratt (new member), Paul Hunt, Euigoo Kang, Philip Louw, Dale McKay, Margot McKay, Kym Rampal, Carolyn Samer, Annette Smith, Jim Smith Who Couldn’t Make It: Brett Condon, Melissa Bernard, Bruce Cowled, Robert Williams ACW Goes South for Whale Watching! This month, ACW took to the southern coastline for a winter trail walk along Cape Solander and the Cape Bailey Track. After so much winter gloom and rain in the City, we were finally treated to perfect weather—what a day! We also welcomed back some familiar faces and a new one: David, just back from his eventful round-the-world trip; Philip, rejoining after a few months’ break; and Paul, who made the long drive down from the Mid North Coast. And a big welcome to Christine—great to have you with us! Our veteran resident scribe—Margot—has filed this report: There was movement at the café as the word passed around that the crew were bound for Botany Bay. A brilliant, sunny—but chilly—day set the scene for our Kurnell, Cape Solander, and (almost) Cape Bailey Lighthouse walk. We headed out from Café K along the foreshore of the bay, past the Sir Joseph Banks memorial monument, and onto the Muru Track and Yena Picnic Area en route to Cape Solander. No whales were sighted from the viewing platform—though we felt compelled to tell our MIA friends Melissa and Bob that yes, there were many! (We have photos to prove it!) We continued along the Cape Bailey Track, nearly reaching the lighthouse in the distance. But hunger set in, and the call of the 1770 Café proved irresistible, so we turned back, retracing our steps before cutting across a track to the visitor centre. En route, Margot took a tumble while deep in conversation with Annette—no significant injuries, save perhaps her pride. Those raised boardwalks really aren’t made for walking two abreast! Lunch was enjoyed (albeit belatedly), giving us time to share recent travels. David had just returned from his overseas adventure, and Annette and Jim from their NT trip. It was Christine’s first hike with the Arcadians. Brett was busy with weddings, and Bruce with grandchildren. Our next walk is on 22 August. Till next time, Singing toorali-orali-addity Singing toorali-orali-ai Singing toorali-orali-addity We’re bound for Botany Bay

Walking

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

time : Jul 25, 2025 10:56 AM

duration : 2h 40m 28s

distance : 8.8 km

total_ascent : 149 m

highest_point : 45 m

avg_speed : 3.6 km/h

user_id : AlbertEKang

user_firstname : Euigoo

user_lastname : Kang

The Track waypoints: - Cafe K @ The Bay - Captain Cook’s Landing Place - Kurnell Visitor Centre - Muru Trail - Yena Picnic Area - Cape Solander (whale spotting!) - Cape Bailey Track (more whales) - 500m from Bailey Lighthouse - Return to Kurnell via Yena Trail - lunch at Kurnell 1777 Cafe and Bakery Who Walked: David Carlson, Christine Erratt (new member), Paul Hunt, Euigoo Kang, Philip Louw, Dale McKay, Margot McKay, Kym Rampal, Carolyn Samer, Annette Smith, Jim Smith Who Couldn’t Make It: Brett Condon, Melissa Bernard, Bruce Cowled, Robert Williams ACW Goes South for Whale Watching! This month, ACW took to the southern coastline for a winter trail walk along Cape Solander and the Cape Bailey Track. After so much winter gloom and rain in the City, we were finally treated to perfect weather—what a day! We also welcomed back some familiar faces and a new one: David, just back from his eventful round-the-world trip; Philip, rejoining after a few months’ break; and Paul, who made the long drive down from the Mid North Coast. And a big welcome to Christine—great to have you with us! Our veteran resident scribe—Margot—has filed this report: There was movement at the café as the word passed around that the crew were bound for Botany Bay. A brilliant, sunny—but chilly—day set the scene for our Kurnell, Cape Solander, and (almost) Cape Bailey Lighthouse walk. We headed out from Café K along the foreshore of the bay, past the Sir Joseph Banks memorial monument, and onto the Muru Track and Yena Picnic Area en route to Cape Solander. No whales were sighted from the viewing platform—though we felt compelled to tell our MIA friends Melissa and Bob that yes, there were many! (We have photos to prove it!) We continued along the Cape Bailey Track, nearly reaching the lighthouse in the distance. But hunger set in, and the call of the 1770 Café proved irresistible, so we turned back, retracing our steps before cutting across a track to the visitor centre. En route, Margot took a tumble while deep in conversation with Annette—no significant injuries, save perhaps her pride. Those raised boardwalks really aren’t made for walking two abreast! Lunch was enjoyed (albeit belatedly), giving us time to share recent travels. David had just returned from his overseas adventure, and Annette and Jim from their NT trip. It was Christine’s first hike with the Arcadians. Brett was busy with weddings, and Bruce with grandchildren. Our next walk is on 22 August. Till next time, Singing toorali-orali-addity Singing toorali-orali-ai Singing toorali-orali-addity We’re bound for Botany Bay