Bob and myself decided on walk along the coast of Royal National Park in order to see big waterfalls and big seas. These were the result of the recent coastal low. We started from Wattamolla and walked along the Coastal Track to Eagle Rock, and then back the same way.
The highlight of the walk were the massive waves crashing against the coastal cliffs.
As we set off from Wattamolla, we saw this Rainbow Lorikeet –
We first visited Martins Point. We could then see the big seas.
Huge waves were entering the bay at Wattamolla –
Further along the Coast Track –
At Curracurrang Creek, we deviated from the Coast Track and followed the track up the creek to Curracurrang Falls.
We also visited the overhang near the falls.
This would have been an Aboriginal occupation caves evidenced by the midden floor –
We also visited another nearby cave. This one was once excavated by archeologists and relics dated to 8000 years ago – around the time the sea level rose to its present level.
We then continued along the Coast Track.
New Holland Honeyeater
Silvereye
We could look across and see Curra Falls –
We walked out to Eagle Rock, where we could see Curra Falls and also the bigger and closer double waterfall of Curracurrong Falls –
The crossing of Curracurrong Creek was easy –
Here is one of three military jets that flew past at high speed –
And Curracurrong Falls from the south –
Eagle Rock
It was too windy to consider stopping for lunch, so we made our way back towards Wattamolla.
Yellow-faced Honeyeater
Silvereye
Back on the south side of Curracurrang Creek, we found sheltered place to stop for lunch. From here we had great views of the crashing waves.
New Holland Honeyeater
It was quite amazing to experience these giant waves.
