Author Archives: Dave Noble

Book Review – Wild Swimming Sydney

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Dave Noble

I was recently sent a copy of this book by the publisher, and I am happy to review it here. It looks like this is the first Australian book in a series that was started in England and with other … Continue reading →

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Out and About at Kanangra Walls – 19-20 October 2015

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Dave Noble

Diana had invited me to join her for a couple of days at Kanangra Walls. She was interested in researching some of the early history of the area for a book she is working on.  I took along my camera … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park – Photography Trip – October 2015

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Dave Noble

I like the wind eroded features on the top of the sea cliffs between Wattamolla and Marley in Royal National Park. So mid-week I wandered out that way with my camera to try and capture some of  this natural beauty with … Continue reading →

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Goochs Crater – 11 October 2015

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Dave Noble

My friend, Roger Lembit, had put a walk on the National Parks Association walks program to Goochs Crater. I joined him on the trip. Roger is a botanist, and has been studying the ecology of the area near the crater … Continue reading →

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2015 SUBW – PBT – October Long Weekend

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Dave Noble

During the October Long Weekend (3-5 October) I went on the Sydney University Bushwalkers President’s Bludge Trip to the Kowmung River. This year the club president Kaushalya led the trip to the middle section of the Kowmung River. From Kanangra Walls, … Continue reading →

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Mountain Walking In Slovenia – 22 August – 13 September 2015

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Dave Noble

I have just returned from a very good 23 day walk in Slovenia. I had long wanted to visit the Alps in Slovenia. The mountains there sounded very rugged and spectacular and a bit less crowded than other parts of Europe. Several … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 16 August 2015

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Dave Noble

I spent another pleasant afternoon along the Cooks River photographing the birds. I started at Cup and Saucer Creek Wetland, but there was not too much happening there, so I rode my bike to the boat harbour, and there photographed … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birdlife – 12 August 2015

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Dave Noble

I joined Digi Dave with our bikes and cameras and spent an enjoyable afternoon along the Cooks River photographing the birds (and enjoying a bit of cycling). We started at the Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands and after photographing there, … Continue reading →

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Brownes Path – Grose Valley Pass – 11 August 2015

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant day in the bush with Bob yesterday wandering around some seldom used passes at the end of the ridge that branches out from Hat Hill at Blackheath. This ridge, called the bald head Ridge, terminates at … Continue reading →

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RIP Garry Pienaar

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Dave Noble

A friend, Garry Pienaar, recently lost his battle with cancer. Over the years we shared some great times climbing and mountain biking. Many memories and adventures! David Forbes has put together a moving visual tribute –   Garry P Funeral … Continue reading →

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