Author Archives: Dave Noble

Lockleys Pylon – Blue Gum Forest Walk – 27-28 October 2012

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Dave Noble

It was Su Li’s birthday celebration and she chose a great place – Blue Gum Forest. We walked there via Lockleys Pylon from the Leura to Mt Hay Road. In the party were Martin , Col, Mark, Disco Stu, Albert, … Continue reading →

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Homebush Bay – A Nice Afternoon Ride

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Dave Noble

This afternoon, the weather was prefect for a ride out along the Cooks River to Homebush and then a loop around Homebush Bay. From my place the ride is about 50km.

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Surefire and Galah Canyons – 20-21 October 2012

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Dave Noble

It was time to visit two classic South Wolgan canyons. Dan was bringing a group up from Canberra and Rik and Rob were keen to come along too. We met at Barcoo Swamp campsite on saturday morning and there decided … Continue reading →

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Storm on Thor Head

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Dave Noble

Last weekend I returned to Thor Head on the Asgard Plateau at the head of the Grose Valley. Previous visits had revealed that it would be a good place to get some photos from – particularly at sunset. I walked … Continue reading →

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The Birthday Canyoning Weekend – 6-7 October 2012

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Dave Noble

A few of us had recently had birthdays and we normally head out into the bush to celebrate. This year, with a few babies in the group, we set up a fixed camp in the headwaters of a dry canyon … Continue reading →

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Anvil Rock and Blue Gum Forest – 3-4 October 2012

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Dave Noble

This was a short trip to some nice places close to Blackheath to get a few photographs. Train to Blackheath and then bike the 8km to the Anvil Rock Lookout. This lookout is a great vantage point offers excellent views … Continue reading →

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2012 PBT

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Dave Noble

The “PBT” is the SUBW President’s Bludge Trip to the Kowmung River on the October long weekend. The first PBT was in 1974 and they have been held every October long weekend since. This year, club president, Chantal, organised the … Continue reading →

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Illawarra Coast – Photopfaff Day – 26 September 2012

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Dave Noble

I spent a very pleasant day on the Illawarra Coast with Digi Dave yesterday. We got up very early, in time for sunrise at Stanwell Tops. Next, we headed to Coledale and spent quite a few hours wandering around with … Continue reading →

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Splendour Rock Walk – 22-23 September 2012

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Dave Noble

The weather forecast was good. Wendy and Rik were keen for a walk. Wendy hadn’t been to Splendour Rock before so it seemed like a good place to go. Splendour Rock is the Bushwalkers War Memorial. It juts out from … Continue reading →

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Hawkesbury River Loop – Bike Ride – 16 September 2012

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Dave Noble

A beautiful day! I joined Sarah for a nice ride out from Windsor along the Hawkesbury River to Wisemans Ferry and then up the big hill to Maroota and then back to Windsor. The total loop was about 92 km. … Continue reading →

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