Author Archives: Dave Noble

Storm Chasing at La Perouse and a Walk to Cape Banks – 16 December 2015

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Dave Noble

I had originally planned on this day to do a walk on the Northern Beaches, but the forecast was poor, so I delayed my departure and sat at home and kept an eye on the weather radar. It looked like … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek – Orchids and Flying Foxes – 14 December 2015

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Dave Noble

This was another short nature walk along a section of Wolli Creek – between Bardwell Park and Turrella. I wanted to see how the Hyacinth Orchids had seen last trip were progressing and also spend  bit more time photographing the … Continue reading →

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Walk to the Coxs River – 12-13 December 2015

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Dave Noble

I joined a large group of Sydney University Bushwalkers and friends for the annual Christmas Walk down to the Coxs River via the Six Foot Track. On the way down to Megalong, the group I was with stopped off at … Continue reading →

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Whungee Wheengee Canyon – 10 December 2015

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Dave Noble

This was another very pleasant mid week canyoning trip with Bob. we headed up to Mt Wilson on what was a quite hot day – perfect for a cold canyon like Whungee Wheengee. We walked out along the fire trail … Continue reading →

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North Head Walk – 9 December 2015

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Dave Noble

I took a ferry to Manly and then set out on the circuit walk around North Head. This was a pleasant place to spend an afternoon. The possibility of thunderstorms was forecast – for around 2 pm – and I … Continue reading →

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Karloo Pool – Nature Walk – 7 December 2015

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Dave Noble

Another walk organised by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association. This was planned to be a morning walk from Heathcote to the Karloo Pool on Kangaroo Creek in Royal National Park and then return. There would be plenty of time … Continue reading →

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Wollangambe River Clean Up – 6 December 2015

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Dave Noble

A clean up day had been organised by Alex Allchin, from the Colong Foundation, for the Wollangambe River. I have mentioned earlier about the massive spill of coal fines from a containment dam at the Clarence Colliery into the Wollangambe River and … Continue reading →

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Walking at Mt Banks and Mt Wilson – 5 December 2015

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Dave Noble

I was heading up the Blue Mountains with friends John and Chuin Nee, and their young sons Jasper and Sebastian. We were heading up to the Wollangambe River Clean Up organised for the next day. We intended to camp the … Continue reading →

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Darling Mills Creek and Lake Parramatta Walk – 4 December 2015

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Dave Noble

This is another walk I did in a series exploring the remnant bushland in Sydney. Travelling along the M2 at various times, I had noticed that the motorway crosses what seems to be a fairly good section of bushland a … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek – Flying Foxes – 3 December 2015

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Dave Noble

After the nature walk the day before, I headed back late in the afternoon of the 3 December to try and get some better photographs of the flying foxes. I went straight to their camp and then started photographing. This … Continue reading →

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