I had suggested this walk to Bob as being a good one to do after a period of wet weather in order to see a series of high waterfalls with a good flow. The waterfall along the coast south of Wattamolla would perhaps be the highest in the Sydney Area (and that are not in the Blue Mountains or Southern Highlands). Our walk had originally been planned for the day before (our usual Thursday walk or canyon) – but the forecast was not very good so we put it off a day.
We enjoyed a very good walk – in mostly fine weather. It was hot and steamy and we did have some rainy periods, but on the whole it was reasonable. And the waterfalls were amazing to witness.
Due to the Audley Weir being closed, we had to drive down via Waterfall, so we stopped off to see National Falls. Both the upper and lower waterfalls were very impressive. However there ws far too much spray to get photos of even the upper falls from below.
As it was very wet underfoot, we went down the Curra Moors Fire Trail rather then the track. On the way we could spot a few birds –
New Holland Honeyeater
Tawny-crowned Honeyeater
Beautiful Firetail
We saw more of these firetrail on the walk back – but they did not pose for good photos.
Once at the Coast Track we walked down to view Eagle Rock and Curracurrong Falls. The waterfall was very spectacular.
The creek above, Curracurrong Creek, was high, but looked crossable.
We crossed over and made out towards Eagle Rock. On the way you can get a good view of Curracurrong Falls and Curra Falls further south along the coast.
From this viewpoint, Curracurrong Falls, seems to be a twin waterfall.
Here is a telephoto view of Curra Falls –
And here you can see Bob standing on Eagle Rock.
This is part of the small upper waterfall in Curracurrong Creek.
All the blocks are still in place at the crossing. And if you look on the far side, you can sesame flood debris on the boardwalk, about 1 m higher than this flow.
Some jelly fungus (Dacrypinax spathularia)
And another New Holland Honeyeater –
And looking back at Eagle Rock.
Further south along the Coastal Track, we turned off to get this view of Curracurrong Falls.
At a large rock platform, we stopped for lunch.
There is also a high waterfall here. Perhaps the highest in the area as it starts from a greater elevation. But it is very tricky, and also dangerous in these conditions, to get a good photo of the whole waterfall. I first spotted this waterfall from a long way off – from the lookout at Otford at the start of the Coastal Track. This was at dawn when I saw the sun shining on the waterfall.
it was a nice place for lunch, but storm was coming our way!
And there was some spray from the waterfall.
We did have some rain, but it was not too bad as we walked around the loop on the Curra Moors.
Little Wattlebird
New Holland Honeyeater
Banksia
Some more jelly fungus (Dacrypinax spathularia)
The drive back was a bit slow due to road crews patching up recent potholes. And also near National Falls there were a lot of SES and others looking at a possible slip. Not longer after we drop through, we heard that the road had been closed there.