Waterfall to Heathcote, 29 April 2018

Grade: 2
Leader: Ed Youds
Walk Report: Denise Kruse
Ed was the leader of this classic walk in the Heath-cote National Park. Although we had eleven booked on, by the start of the walk we had seven meeting us at Waterfall Station at 9.36am. This included visitors Quang Ha and MyLinh and new members Leah and Daniel.
After introductions we were off on our adventure, crossing Princes Highway and following Warabin Street to the start of the Bullawarring Track in Heathcote National Park. The Track essentially runs the length of the National Park passing by several water-holes.
We followed the track crossing Heathcote Creek and followed the creek down to Battery Causeway for lunch. The track was well marked but, occasionally challenging. Along the way we admired Kingfisher Pool and other smaller waterholes.
Much to Ed’s disappointment the group elected not to do the optional walk to Lake Eckersley but, we as-sured him we would have if the weather was sunny and warmer.
Following lunch, we walked up the fire service track to the Friendly Trail which led us to the back of the Heathcote Scout Hall and afternoon tea, finishing with plenty of time for the walkers to catch their 3.05pm train.
Thanks to Ed for leading and those who attended: Virgina, visitors Quang Ha and My Linh, Len, Bryan, Leah and Daniel.
Can I ask that if you book onto a walk and can’t attend that you advise the leader as soon as possible? Three failed to attend on the day of the walk with no notification.