Whale-Watch-Walk! Manly-Shelly-Beach-North-Head-Fairfax-Lookout-13km!
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WHALES & WHALES! In July/August, thousands of humpback whales migrate north from Antarctica to the warm breeding waters of tropical Australia.
Best for visibility! yes! photos yes! Manly to North Head high point viewing areas are Sydney's top classified list for whale watching. Mornings when winds are typically lighter, making the ocean smoother, sun directly overhead, reducing ocean glare and making it easier to spot spouts and splashes.
BEAUTIFUL WHALE WATCHING WALK: my identical walk on both Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th pick one!!!
1. Don't miss this interesting Whale Walk, "Spot the Whale" stops at five clifftop lookouts.
2. Marine Parade at Cabbage Tree Bay to Shelly Beach Walking Track, 1st Whale Lookout.
3. Spotting Whales here at about 10.30, perfect timing, lets hope it's spot time, hey!
4. Shelly Head Lookout, next on the list, I'm feeling good. Who's first to SPOT one!
5. Shelly Headland Upper Lookout, a longer distance better view. (10km out to sea)
6. Shelly Beach to Barracks Precinct Walk, past Old Quarry Swamp, fun uphill hike.
7. We walk the "Hanging Swamp" if not flooded, past the Battery Observation Post.
8. Eventually reaching the Fairfax Walk Trail, 2nd highest point, "Yiningma Lookout".
9. Fairfax Track, again reaching Number one! "Burragula Lookout". (Fairfax Lookout)
10. Lunch/Snack break coming up at "North Head Scenic Drive Point".
11. Quick visit, "North Head Sanctuary", before heading to "Third Quarantine Cemetery".
12. Zigzagging down to Manly for a refreshing drink/lunch at yes! "Hotel Steyne"
13. The Manly Markets are just in the right spot nearby.
Meeting Point: Manly Wharf Visitors Information Centre (near pedestrian crossing)
Distance: 13km
Difficulty: Moderate, steps and hills, classified moderate due to distance.
Walking Pace: An easy steady pace at 4.25km-4.50 per hour.
What to Bring: Comfortable outfit, a litre of water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, a raincoat just in case of wet weather. Bring your happy personality too!
Payment Please: $10 cash or PAY ID 0435801602 name George Palasty.
Contact: George 0435 801 602 if you have questions. (call or text)
