Kiama Coastal Walk

Trip notes by Nerida D (Ned)

What a spectacular day!

The Diamonds team-Sophie, Kate, Cath, Brenda, Lou, Kerrie, Sue, Linda and myself with coaches Lis and Suz.

Nature dazzled us with glorious sunshine, a cooling Seabreeze when we needed , views that took our breath away, not just at the water treatment works!

After introductions, lunch and snacks were packed, sunscreen reapplied we started in a car convoy from Werri beach to Minnamurra, launching from the boat ramp we set off, Lis leading from the front, Suz keeping a watchful eye on us all as tail end Charlie.

We traversed all terrain, grass, sand, rocks, shoreline rockpools, residential footpaths, asphalt, steel bridge walkways and dirt tracks.

From noted surfing beaches to famous blowholes, we saw it all. Markets, tidal pools, caravan and holiday parks, interesting rock formations, Norfolk pine trees, farmers fields, highways, other peoples front and backyards, coastal headlands, the sun worshippers, grommets with toes on the nose, and surf life saving clubs (stay between the flags people-safety first!)

Morning tea we had the first delight, cake with a cuppa, loo stop and philosophical chats about life.

Lunch we stopped at local beauty spot near Surf Beach, just at the top of the hill, where we relaxed and ate the protein packed Suz’s lunch special, simply delicious we all agreed! Recipe please… (check out our next blog post 😉)

As we set off after lunch I was already contemplating my dinner options, mmmm maybe chicken schnitzel with coleslaw at the Sutton Forest pub, or….

Speaking about food, discussion about my 4321 scones-a very important culinary debate ensued. What is spread first, Jam or Cream, is this really even a question? Obviously the CWA prescribes jam first, this is because typically in Australia we use whipped or dollop cream, as opposed to clotted cream (like in the UK Devonshire tea). Clotted cream is a solidified delicacy of dairy not easily available in Australia. Its all just yum regardless of what camp you are in.

Around every corner was a grand view. Plenty of local points of interest along the way too, marine and birdlife, first nations, cultural and historic information were read as we had another delightful arvo tea, more cake and trail mix!

As choppers hovered and the wind picked up we were prepared for a water crossing but were disappointed…our boots didn’t even get wet! What an anti-climax. At least I had the schnitzel to look forward to.

Back to the beach we cheered and celebrated our incident and injury free 22km with chips and carbonated drinks as is diamonds tradition. A truly great day was enjoyed by all.

Thanks to Lis and Suz, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we all did. A sparkling Diamond Day

“I wouldn’t be dead for quids” - Ned