pittwater - a national park

I met up with relatives who were taken by the beauty and pleasure of the ku-ring-gai national park, its walking tracks and outlooks. Taking the drive out to West Head following the ridge of the western shore of pittwater, you see frequent glimpses of the wonderful spectrum of the Pacific Ocean to the east and the sun glittered waterways of the Hawkesbury River to the west. I was feeling very fortunate to experience these scene at that particular moment.

There were so many cars scattered around the walking trails that run from the roadway. To me it was indicative of a renewable resource where people could come and enjoy the sight and sense of the water aspect. ie all tracks lead to the water or a water view!

The access through this part of the park was impressive with strong lush growth from the native plants that obviously missed the intense fire that occurred further west in the park at the start of last summer.

That was only the precursor to the stunning outlook at West Head. The deep bluey/green water under the cliff and across the mouth of the Hawkesbury was sensational. Further across to the east Palm Beach and Barrenjoey Headland was well vegetated right up to the lighthouse that stood out with maroon trimmings and the white tower ahead of the Pacific Ocean.

Hours could be spent productively being inspired and aroused by the draw of water, the land forms and coastline and the native bush, interupted by the built and leisure environment that we also cherish in other parts of the normal day.

Pittwater is inspiring. Come and join us; my E-mail is not too difficult to find !