SURFS, MTB, WINDSURF, HIKE, KAYAK - THE LOT - 22 TO 28 MAY 2020

22 MAY 2020

A surf in front of Terrigal Surfclub.

There were so many out surfing with mals sitting way out and inside. It was hard getting a wave. I had a couple but dropped in on others. Not a fun surf.

23 MAY 2020

A mountain bike ride at Kincumba Mountain.

A  fun ride along firm tracks. there was a new track that ran off the summit track and followed a ridge to the north west. 

24 MAY 2020

A ballistic windsurf at Canton Beach.

The wind was light at first then wham it kicked in and it was wild. I just managed to hang in at times on the strong gusts. the conditions were very bumpy so it was hard to gybe around with the strong gusts as well.

An exciting fun ride. Lisa, Peter. Bill and Craig were there as well.

26 MAY 2020

A hike at Kincumba Mountain with Jacinta.

We wandered along a number of tracks and enjoyed the quietness of the bush.

27 MAY 2020

A surf at Umina Beach with Ken.

I had a shocker of a surf. I kept falling off stupidly. It turned out that my back was a bit stiff from the windsurf which put my balance off. Oh well, good days and bad days haha.

28 MAY 2020

An early kayak along Piles Creek.

I started on Mooney Creek and paddled down creek to Piles Creek. The tide was low and had just turned to high when I started. 

It was quiet and the mangroves and bush looked serene. The water was still and reflective with misty rising off the water and land as the new day heralded. Along the way, I stopped at a white sand bank as the water was too shallow to progress. I wandered around waiting for more water. After 20 minutes it was passable but around the next bend was a large fallen tree that had blocked further access up the creek.

A late morning surf at Wamberal Beach at Surfer's Road with Ken. This time, I surfed heaps better and was a happy surfer chappy again. :) The waves didn't last long as the incoming tide made them too full.

BOUDDI SPUR, KINCUMBA MOUNTAIN, BOUDDI LOOP - 15 TO 18 MAY 2020

15 MAY 2020

A morning hike on Kincumba Mountain.

It had been raining all morning but stopped when I reached the carpark at Kincumba Mountain.

It was a slow hike where I soaked up the views of the big and the small. The rain and sun provided a shine over the foliage and rocks. Water dripped from the rock faces. All very pretty.


16 MAY 2020

A morning hike on Bouddi Spur at Bouddi National Park with Jacinta, Ken and Barbara.

The beginning of the track was relatively level meandering through the bush and around rock formations. A small outcrop of rocks provided a good sitting view over the ocean. The track became steeper with large sections wet and muddy.

The track crossed with the coastal walk which we followed to the north for a view of Buggery - a surf break.

17 MAY 2020

A walk around Terrigal Haven with Jacinta.

18 MAY 2020

Kara's Birthday

A mountain bike ride on the loop tracks at Bouddi National Park.

A fun smooth ride.

STRICKLAND WATERFALL, PATONGA CREEK, KARIONG FALLS - 9 TO 13 MAY 2020

9 MAY 2020

An early morning hike along the Cabbage Tree and Strickland Falls tracks at Strickland State Forest with Jacinta.

These tracks are accessible from the top car park forming a loop track.

The hike started with gymea lilies along the track edge. A change of scenery with some rock formations and the vegetation changed to grass trees.

A short descent lead to Strickland Falls. I never seen the falls with a great deal of water. The water drops in parts along a semi circle of cliffs. The area seems to be always dark and this reflects in the tall trees and sparse ground cover.

The track follows along the creek and joins onto the cabbage tree track. The vegetation is of a drier type and there was more sunlight.

A well trodden but narrow track with some interesting rock and vegetation features.


10 MAY 202

Happy Mother's Day Jacinta :)

11 MAY 2020

An early hike around the rocks at Terrigal Haven.

The tide was low, the swell smallish, the weather clear, the temperature crisp. Heaps of good ingredients for a hike.

I took my time. soaking in the view and the smaller things in life.

A late morning kayak along Patonga Creek.

I timed this with the tide just on high. This worked out well as I had the tide in my favour going up and down the creek.

It was a good paddle. The wind was blocked, the sun was shining, the water was mostly clear and there were a lot of reflections on the water.

The creek starts wide but narrows considerably about half and winds in and around the mangroves.

There were fewer oyster leases than I previously remember which made for an easier kayak.


12 MAY 2020

A short mountain bike ride at Kincumba Mountain.

I wasn't feeling the best so I just did a few tracks close to the car park.


13 MAY 2020

A mountain bike along along Tommos Loop with a hike to Kariong Falls in Brisbane Water National Park.

An easy ride along Tommos Loop on the bike with a couple of steep downhills.

I turned off the main trail and on to the track to Kariong Falls. I rode a short distance and hid the bike in the bush and continued by foot.

It was a steep eroded hike down to the falls with some views and some interesting rock formations. It was so quiet around the falls which tumbled down into a clear pool of  deep water. I wander around the pool edge and eventually sat on a comfortable rock in the sun and soaked in the tranquility.

I had my time there in seclusion and passed four people along the track back to Tommos Loop. I retrieved my bike and continued my ride along the loop till the main road. It was a fast and quick return to the van.