Curl Curl

Dee Why to Curl Curl

Now that the mornings are getting cooler we notice that there aren’t so many people out and about. I must admit it is harder to get out on a cold morning - I am so tempted to pull that doona up and snooze. What gets me up on these cold mornings is knowing how much better I do feel once I am out amongst it all, and the fact that Shaz will be waiting in the cold for me always give me that added boost.

We had a bit of everything in this walk – from the rocky and somewhat overgrown track on the headland between Dee Why and North Curl Curl, to the well-used pathway through the Curl Curl playing fields and then through the suburbs of Curl Curl and Dee Why. Whenever I walk the track through the Curl Curl playing fields I am always surprised at what an expanse of green space there is. I found myself reminiscing about the amount of time I have spent on the sidelines of these ovals over the years. On the Abbott Road side for soccer games then over the other side at Weldon Oval for AFL. Then of course there have been cricket games on the various ovals. Most of you have probably experienced this area too: the games, the Saturday traffic jams and parking chaos especially around the netball courts – doesn’t it bring back a flood of memories!
Back to the walk - we started at the end of Pacific Parade and headed up through the small reserve and up the steps to the bush track which goes through the bush, winding around the coast in between the ocean and the houses. Follow the track around to North Curl Curl Surf Club then head down Griffin Road and over the lagoon, then across the road and onto the pathway through the reserves. After walking to the end of the reserves and back we crossed back over the lagoon and headed up a side street to our breakfast stop at the corner of Pitt and Ross Streets. We then took the shorter route back to our car - up Griffin Road, but of course you could retrace your steps and go via the coastal route.

Curly’s on the Corner

They do great coffee here and I have had several take-aways over the years but this was the first time either of us tried their food.  We both went for the scrambled eggs with spinach and bacon and tomatoes on the side. The eggs were tasty and the bacon and tomatoes delicious, but honestly, it should come with a warning that the serving size is huge – we really could have done with one between two. The meals coming out to others looked great and appeared to be normal sized servings, so I guess we just ordered badly!

Our Reviews

Dee Why to Curl Curl and surrounds

difficulty:                             easy to moderate

distance:                             6km return

time taken:                          2.25 hours including breakfast

parking:                               on street at Dee Why (we parked on Pacific Parade East)

worth doing:                         yes

dog friendly:                         on leash

Water and toilets are available at Curl Curl Surf Club and at the playing fields when they are open.

Curly’s on the Corner

Food:                                 good and coffee great

Service:                              good

Ambience:                           good - outdoor heaters are a bonus!

Would we go again:               yes