Cronulla/Cape Solander/Whale Watching!! - 21 km Medium

Cronulla/Cape Solander/Whale Watching!!! - 21 km

We meet outside Cronulla train station by 9:30am and head out for the Gunnamatta Bay loop, which showcases Port Hacking and the Royal National Park, before stopping for morning tea at Cronulla north beach.

After morning tea we head off for Cape Solander via the lagoon at Boat Harbour and the stunning Cape Bailey track. We stop at Cape Solander for lunch. THERE ARE NO SHOPS AT THIS LOCATION, SO MEMBERS MUST BRING YOUR LUNCH.

After lunch, we head into the Botany Bay National park and through to the site of the landing of the HMS Endeavour, commanded by Captain James Cook on 28 April 1770, and other points of interest at this historic location.

We finish the day with a walk along the Botany Bay foreshore and a tasty beer at Kurnell Community Club, before catching a bus back to Cronulla train station.

We should complete this walk by about 4:00 pm.

Distance: 21 km

Type of Walk: Water, water, all the way, combined with history and national parks and --- whales!!!

Difficulty: Medium, because of the distance.

Walking Pace: We will maintain a steady pace all day and average 4 km per hour.

Meeting Place and Transport: Please ensure you are at Cronulla Train Station by no later than 9:30 am. Transport back is by bus to Cronulla Station.

What to bring: Good walking shoes; 1.5-2 litres of water, refill available along the way; hydralytes; one snack and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim. MEMBERS CAN PURCHASE FOOD AT OUR MORNING TEA BREAK BUT NOT AT THE LUNCH STOP. SO BRING YOUR LUNCH!!

Suggested Donation: $10

Pub: Kurnell Recreation Club

By RSVPing to this event you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here:

https://www.meetup.com/sydney-outdoors-meetup-group/messages/boards/thread/53245383

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day.

Ted.