January Outing - Early morning bird walk at Cunningham's Gap

Saturday, 19th January 2019

Christmas Orchids (Calanthe australasica)
Cunningham's Gap (Box Forest Track), 4 January 2019 
Photo: A. Podlich

We are always looking for a cool venue for our early morning walk in January so we have again chosen the cooler climes of Cunningham’s Gap where we can usually record a good number of birds in the variety of habitats available there as well as being able to observe the flora, fungi and other creatures.

Time: 6 am for a 6.30 am walk start.

Where: Car park at the crest of Cunningham’s Gap

Activities: From the car park we will check out the rainforest circuit first. This is an easy and pleasant circuit walk. At our leisurely pace, we should complete this part of the walk by 8 am. We will then drive to the picnic area at the bottom, for a cuppa or breakfast (if you desire), and more bird watching here. After the cuppa, we will continue with a walk over the creek and along the track back towards the top. This is different habitat again so we should be able to find different birds as well. We will only walk a short section of this track before returning to the picnic area. The Christmas Orchids (Calanthe australasica) may still be in flower and frog spotting could be successful at the creek.

Level of Fitness: As easy as you like.

Facilities: Toilets at The Crest car park and the West Gap Creek Picnic Area

What to Bring: Your breakfast, morning tea and lunch (depending on how long you want to stay). Carry water on your walks but we will return to the cars for cuppas and food. Don’t forget the cameras, binos, reference books, hats, sunscreen etc. and chairs.

Upon Arrival: Please register in the Attendance Book and pay your $2 per person participant fee. 

Christmas Orchid close-up
Photo: A.Podlich