Category Archives: Bushwalking

El Silencio – Mirador El Silencia – Rio Desague – Arenal

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Friday 14/10/2022   El Silencio – Mirador El Silencia trail around the base of Arenal (less touristy) – Rio Desague

                                      La Fortuna, Alajuela 

                                      Tabacon, Provincia de Alajuela

                                      COSTA RICA

                                                                          

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies, Cal Stewart, Kerrie Stewart

El Silencio Nature Preserve is found about 15 minutes drive out of La Fortuna west of Arenal by the Rio Desague. It consists of a series of trails through the heavy rainforest, views of Arenal Volcano and a side trail that takes you over a lava flow. The research Sue had done suggested this was a less touristy type of experience which we concurred with. The earthen trails were supported by wooden board-supported steps on the steeper sections, there were basic signs at track junctions to get your bearings and a couple of steel footbridges across the creek. This was a big contrast to our next experience at Mistico Park – Arenal Hanging Bridges.

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Rio del Toro – Blue Falls – Catarata del Toro

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Thursday 13/10/2022   Rio del Toro – Blue Falls – Catarata del Toro

                                           Toro Amarillo

                                           COSTA RICA                                                                          

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies, Cal Stewart, Kerrie Stewart

Our last waterfall visit to this area around Bajos del Toro in central Costa Rica was part of a package deal that included yesterday’s Cataratas Las Gemelas – Pozo Azul – Catarata la Celestial – Blue Falls walk. It involves a short walk through the lush rainforest to one of Costa Rica’s largest waterfalls. The walk to the plunge pool involves a very worthwhile 80m descent where there are great views of the waterfall towering overhead, its aqua plunge pool and the deep canyon falling away below along the Rio del Toro.

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Chilamate Rainforest Eco Resort – COSTA RICA

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29/10/2022 – 31/10/2023  Chilamate Rainforest Eco Resort                                    

                                               COSTA RICA                                                                 

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies, Cal Stewart, Kerrie Stewart

Nestled amongst trees at the edge of the forest we found ourselves at our final Costa Rican destination for this trip, Chilamate Rainforest Eco Resort. This family-run sustainable eco-lodge is located just off the highway in Sarapiqui about two hours north of San Jose. It is a private reserve consisting of 20 hectares of rainforest with monkeys, many species each of frogs, birds and insects.

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Tepezquintle – Las Gemelas – Poza Azul – La Celestial – La Turquesa – La Pintada – Cataratas Las Gemelas – Catarata la Celestial – Blue Falls of Costa Rica

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Wednesday 12/10/2022   Tepezquintle – Las Gemelas – Poza Azul – La Celestial – La Turquesa – La Pintada – Cataratas Las Gemelas – Catarata la Celestial – Blue Falls of Costa Rica 

                                               Toro Amarillo

                                               COSTA RICA

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies, Cal Stewart, Kerrie Stewart

Our second day of waterfall viewing got off to an ordinary start as we overshot our target and needed to backtrack. It still wasn’t obvious where to start so we ended at the Blue Falls entrance only to discover they owned both and our target was a short walk down the road. We were keen to do both at the discounted price and organised to do that package if we returned tomorrow.

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Tesoro Escondido Waterfall – Rio Desague – Rio Segundo

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Wednesday 12/10/2022   Tesoro Escondido Waterfall  –  Rio Desague –   Rio Segundo

                                               Toro Amarillo

                                              Alajuela Province, COSTA RICA

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies, Cal Stewart, Kerrie Stewart

Our first waterfall was on private land as is the case with many of Costa Rica’s natural heritage wonders. A fenced and gated entrance with a small well-worn sign marked the entrance. Yesterday when we initially hoped to see them we were greeted by the owner’s dogs and then informed that we had arrived too late to start. We did, however, organise an earlier than normal 7:30am start the next morning.

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Bajos del Toro – Farm – Forest – Rio Toro

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Tuesday 11/10/2022   Bajos del Toro (Airbnb) – Farm – Forest – Rio Toro

                                         Cabana Armonia, Provincia de Alajuela                                        

                                         Costa Rica

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies, Cal Stewart, Kerrie Stewart

Our first hike for the trip was straight out of the door from our remote Airbnb, Bajos del Toro. This was an afternoon stroll through the adjacent farmland following the farmland out towards the property boundary which adjoins a forest. 

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Beachcomber Caravan Park – Blackfellows Point Road – Ness Track South – Tuross River – South Tuross Beach

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Tuesday 29/11/2022   Beachcomber Caravan Park – Blackfellows Point Road – Ness Track South – Tuross River – South Tuross Beach

                                         Eurobodalla National Park, NSW

                                         Yuin Country

Participant: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report)

I headed out alone for a short walk before we were to pack up and leave to drive further north today. Just out of the caravan park, there is a vehicular track called Blackfellows Point Road, which heads up to the top of a ridge and follows it towards the west. I wasn’t far along here when I encountered a couple of Red-necked Wallabies, one with numerous ticks on its face! Perhaps I should try to avoid brushing against vegetation today. 

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Murramarang Beachfront Nature Resort – Wasp Head Walking Trail – Mill Point – Wasp Head – Emily Miller Beach Walking Track – Wobbegong Bay – Emily Miller Beach – Wasp Head Road – South Durras

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Murramarang Beachfront Nature Resort was our final stop over on our way home so we made the most of our afternoon with one last walk. Via a short stint along the beach, we made our way around the northern edge of the headland where we found what looked to be an old boiler from a shipwreck marooned on the grassy foreshore. All the way around to Mill Point we got great views up to Murramarang Range and Grasshopper Island.

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Beachcomber Caravan Park – South Tuross Beach – Blackfellows Point – Jabarrah point – Potato Point Beach – Potato Point – Jemisons Point – Lake Tarourga – Brou Beach – Lake Brou

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Monday 28/11/2022   Beachcomber Caravan Park – South Tuross Beach – Blackfellows Point – Jabarrah point – Potato Point Beach – Potato Point – Jemisons Point – Lake Tarourga – Brou Beach – Lake Brou

                                         Eurobodalla National Park, NSW

                                         Yuin Country

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

Overcast skies greeted us in the morning but the threat of afternoon rain made us head off soon after breakfast. We had hoped to make it to Dalmeny and the possibility of coffee and treats if we made it that far. 

As it turned out this goal was more than a little optimistic! From our campground, we attempted to walk around Blackfellows Point (shocking antiquated racist names in this area) but we didn’t get too far before our progress was stopped by a deep impassable gully. We headed back to Blackfellows Road, past Piccaninny Beach, Blackfellows Beach and Blackfellows Bridge. It was all a bit too much.

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Dolphin Cove Drive – Tura Beach – Tura Head Coastal Reserve – Reggie’s Lookout – Tura Head – Short Point Beach

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Saturday 26/11/03/2022   Dolphin Cove Drive – Tura Beach – Tura Head Coastal Reserve – Reggie’s Lookout – Tura Head – Short Point Beach

                                                Beowa National Park, NSW

                                                Yuin Country                                                   

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies Stephen

To round out our day we drove to the carpark on Dolphin Cove Drive at the southern end of Tura Beach. From here we walked tracks we suspected to be mostly frequented by local residents getting out for some exercise and fresh air. From the carpark, you descend onto the beach and walk around a tannin-stained lagoon before climbing a relatively new staircase to gain access to the walking track just above.

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Pinnacles Loop Walking Track – Quoraburagun Pinnacles – Quoraburagun Point – Quoraburagun Pinnacles – Pinnacles Beach – Quondolo Point – Quondolo Beach- Servers Beach – Pambula River – Barmouth Beach Track – Barmouth Beach – Haycock Point Walking Track – Ioala Point

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Thursday 24/11/2022   Pinnacles Loop Walking Track – Quoraburagun Pinnacles

                                           Beowa National Park, NSW

                                           Yuin Country              

                                     

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies 

After another very comfortable night in our campervan at Pambula Beach Caravan Park, we headed off to explore the area to our south. After a short drive along the Princes Highway just past Pambula Lake we turned off onto Haycock Road into Beowa National Park. Beowa National Park has recently been renamed and the new name means Orca in the local Thaua language. Here we had eyed off some very short walks that would require a short drive between each.

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Pambula Beach Caravan Park – Merimbula Beach – “Merimbula Beach” Trail – Boggy Creek – Merimbula

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Wednesday 23/11/2022   Pambula Beach Caravan Park – Merimbula Beach – “Merimbula Beach” Trail – Boggy Creek – Merimbula

                                               Beowa National Park, NSW

                                               Yuin Country                                     

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies 

Getting older and trying to keep getting out amongst nature, hiking the trails, exploring the scenery and appreciating the wildlife encounters. We are slowing down but don’t admit it to ourselves very often. We still get in 20km days in the mountains but are leaning more toward day walks based on our new campervan. After a day of walking it has been magical to return to the van and enjoy a cold drink or normal food and cooking, a great night’s sleep on a “real” bed secure in any weather. It has been making it easy to explore the types of places we love.

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