Author Archives: Dave Noble

Tasmania – Fungi at Huon Camp – 24 March 2018

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Dave Noble

We drove out to Scotts Peak Dam in South West Tasmania and set up our Tents at Huon Camp. We planned to start our Western Arthurs Walk the next morning. Near Huon Camp, we found some nice fungi – 

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Tasmania – Mt Wellington – 23 February 2018

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Dave Noble

This is the first in a series of posts from a holiday in Tasmania. The holiday included some bushwalks and some touring. It was organise by my friend Wendy. We were also joined by Colin and Steph for part of … Continue reading →

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Keep Radiata Plateau Wild

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Dave Noble

Here is a short video that focuses on conservation and recreation aspects of Radiata Plateau. It is well worth watching – Leave Radiata Plateau Wild – Conservation and Recreation from BMCSNSW on Vimeo.

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Cooks River Birds – 21 February 2018

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Dave Noble

Posting some now old photos of some of the local birds I saw about a month ago. These were all taken in the Boat Harbour – Cup and Saucer Creek part of the  Cooks River. Photos of a juvenile White … Continue reading →

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Save The Blue Mountains Wild Rivers – Campaign Launch – Monday 26 March, Springwood Community Hub

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Dave Noble

Wilderness supporters are invited to attend the launch of the campaign to save many of the Blue Mountains wild rivers from inundation due to the proposed raising of Warragamba Dam. This launch will be held at the Springwood Community Hub … Continue reading →

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Tahmoor Gorge Walk – 20 February 2018

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Dave Noble

Bob was keen on a walk or canyon. We had tentatively planned a canyon trip in the Blue Mountains but had changed our plans with an unfavourable weather forecast and other reasons, so decided instead to visit Tahmoor Gorge. I … Continue reading →

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The Grand Canyon – 18 February 2018

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Dave Noble

Stacey was keen on a canyon trip and had suggested the Grand Canyon at Blackheath. I like this canyon – it is quite spectacular and not too hard to get to, but I had so far visited it three times … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 17 February 2018

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Dave Noble

I went down to the Cooks River in the late afternoon to see what birds were out. I had an unsuccessful look for the Tawny Frogmouth family at the Dog Area, and there were not too many birds out at … Continue reading →

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Fix Public Transport Rally – 17 February 2018

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Dave Noble

I attended the Fix Public Transport Rally held in the city and completed the march with a large crowd from Hyde Park, through the city to end at Martin Place. The present government has unfortunately neglected spending money on public … Continue reading →

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Bass Point and Killalea State Park – 16 February 2018

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Dave Noble

David Hufton had suggested a visit to Bass Point at Shellharbour for a photographic trip. He had been to the area before, and we had both seen it from Minnamurra Headland on one former Kiama Coastal Walk. So our plan … Continue reading →

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