Horseshoe Bay to Balding and Radical Bays 22 June

After enjoying a relaxed morning, we set off about 10.30 for a walk to Balding and Radical Bays. From the eastern end of Horseshoe Bay beach, the track climbed through a steep gully of closed forest to more open eucalypt woods at the top. As we neared the top,we spotted a koala nestled asleep in a tree, exciting to see one in its natural habitat. We first rockhopped down to Balding Bay - the boulder formations on the way down were awesome. The beach itself blew us away, a beautiful secluded beach only reached by track, nestled amongst the boulders and hoop pines. The kids were also fascinated (from a good distance) by the nudists, as this is also Maggie's unoffical nudist beach. After relaxing here for a while, we then hiked back up and along to Radical Bay, another stunning beach, where we not only enjoyed lunch but also the rock wallabies perched on the rocks at one end of the beach.

After walking back to Horseshoe Beach we discovered it was after 3.00 - again, the kids having done a good walk (4.6 kms) with no complaints. We spent the rest of the afternoon on Horseshoe Beach topped off by the pool, although the day never moved beyond being overcast (but very warm). As we enjoyed pre-dinner drinks, the kids played on the rope swing and playground opposite. A lovely evening in Unit 4!