I took a ferry to Manly and then set out on the circuit walk around North Head. This was a pleasant place to spend an afternoon. The possibility of thunderstorms was forecast – for around 2 pm – and I was going for some good storm photos. The storms didn’t come then, but did come in the evening, but there was was still great views and a lot of nature to enjoy.
I walked to Manly Beach and then set out along the foreshore walk to Shelly Beach. Along the way a nice water dragon was posing for photos. After Shelly Beach, I headed up the track towards the Head. A lot of wildflowers are out, but I couldn’t find any orchids.
A Fairfax Lookout – I stopped for photos and a break, and then continued around the circuit.
A lot of new boardwalk has been installed (on new tracks?) – and it was close to the old barracks that I spotted quite a few nice orchids in flower. Particularly impressive were the large number of Large Tongue Orchids.
I finished my walk by descending to Collins Beach and then around a headland and then roads back to the ferry wharf.
More photos are online on my website here.