Environmentalist speaks at whale lookout

Peninsula environmentalist Ms Jeannie Lawson will speak at Captain Cook Lookout during the Five Lands Walk, to be held on Saturday June 21.

The Walk will be held across the areas of MacMasters Beach, Copacabana, Avoca Beach, North Avoca Beach and Terrigal.

The Five Lands Walk coordinator Ms Cathie Sharpe said the walk was held to coincide with the winter migration of humpback whales and walkers could expect to see "impressive" whale breaching at Captain Cook Lookout.

"One of the highlights of last year's walk was the arrival of 18 whales within 30 minutes at this vantage point.

"The Five Lands Walk brings together a range of local artists, musicians, environmentalists, historians, walkers and the Aboriginal community, in one of the Coast's most significant cultural events.

"While registration is at MacMasters Beach Surf Club from 7am (till 10am), walkers may join in at any spot along the journey and enjoy the range of free entertainment and cultural activities to be found at each village."

For further information, contact Central Coast Tourism on 4385 4430 or 1300 132 975.

Press release, 7 May 2008 Cathie Sharpe, Gosford Council