Square Perspectives Photo Challenge ~ Australian Landscapes #9
Destination: Tomaree Head, Shoal Bay, New South Wales
The sign said it was only a two kilometre walk, but it looked a long way up to the summit of Tomaree Head.
At first the track was easy going,
but soon the gentle incline was replaced by steps up to a cantilevered walkway leading through the trees and around the edge of the hill.
At the top our efforts were rewarded with expansive coastal views to the north and south.
Heading back downhill, we left the summit walk and turned onto another path. It led us up again to the Fort Tomaree gun emplacements, part of Australia’s coastal defences during the Second World War.
The guns were removed a long time ago, but the structures which housed them have been left behind.
It was easy to see why Tomaree Head was chosen as a strategic site. The views were spectacular.
While our travel plans are on hold I’m joining in every day with Becky’s July Square Perspectives Photo Challenge over at The Life of B. The rules are simple: photos must be square and fit the theme of perspective. My posts represent the definition of perspective as a vista – seeing something over distance or time. Also joining Jo’s Monday Walks.
Oh, my goodness- all this and a whale too! Thanks, Carole 🙂 🙂
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I thought everyone would enjoy another whale.
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I certainly do, what a treat 😀
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Wow whale too 😲
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Yes, it was the peak of whale season and we saw so many.
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We had a whale of a time.
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We sure did. 😁😁😁😁
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What a fabulous 2km climb to the top, views are stupendeous
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Yes, and there were many spots along the way where we could see out between the trees.
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My kind of climb, the odd view to keep you going in anticipation of the final one!
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That looks like a great walk – I’m jealous!
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Rose, it was a really nice walk and not too strenuous.
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That walk was definitely well worth it for the views, and seeing a whale was such a bonus.
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There were several but this was the best photo. 😀
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Looks like a great walk, I love the walkway through the trees and the first view is stunning – and you got a whale too 🙂
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It was a great afternoon and the whales were a bonus.
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I wish we would use boardwalks and proper staircases etc for some of our trails, they make it so much easier to get up the ups and down the downs, instead of slipping and sliding on loose scree. The views from up there are incredible – as is the whale. You certainly had a good holiday in Shoal Bay.
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There are lots of boardwalks and well maintained tracks in our national parks and scenic spots. They do make life a lot easier. We had a great week in Shoal Bay.
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I wondered when I saw the first picture how you were going to get up there! I see the paths were hidden from view, phew! Definitely worth it for the vistas from the top.
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It was actually a fairly easy walk, not too steep. The path just wound around and around the hill. It was worth it.
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Wow you can definitely see why it was a military site. You can see so much from there!
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If there were ships out there they would have been easy to spot.
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Looks like a beautiful walk. Stunning views. And a great way to reminisce! 😁
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It was a great walk, not too strenuous and great views at the end.
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What a bonus to the great views to see the whales
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Yes, they were a long way off but still visible. Quite exciting to spot them.
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