Author Archives: Dave Noble

A Dry Canyon

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Dave Noble

The Northern Blue Mountains, and in particular the western side, has a multitude of dry canyons which make good outings all times of  the year. Some of the dry canyons have pools of water and you may get your feet … Continue reading →

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Northern Blue Mountains Walk

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Dave Noble

Last weekend I went with Rik and Wendy to a nice part of the Northern Blue Mountains to explore some chasms and rock islands. It was a short walk from the car to the first chasm. We soon found a … Continue reading →

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Asgard Plateau Walk

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Dave Noble

The Asgard Plateau is in the Upper Grose area – near Mt Victoria. On a recent trip to Victoria Falls and the Upper Grose, I thought that Asgard Head would make a good place for photography. The angles from it … Continue reading →

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Wentworth Falls Walk

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Dave Noble

I went for a nice walk yesterday to Wentworth Falls and the Valley of the Waters. I took a camera. I caught a train to the town of Wentworth Falls and then after crossing the highway, set off down the … Continue reading →

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Bundeena – More Whale Watching

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Dave Noble

Yesterday I went with Chuin Nee and her very young son, Jasper, down to Bundeena. We were hoping to do a bush walk along the coast and also spot a few whales.

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Colo Meroo Walk

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Dave Noble

Su Li had organised a walk on the weekend to Colo Meroo – a nice campsite on the lower Colo River. We walked in via Mailes Ridge, starting off at Mountain Lagoon. On the walk were Su Li, Martin, Steffy, … Continue reading →

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Upper Grose Revisited

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Dave Noble

I had recently visited the Upper Grose Valley.  This was on a trip early in June. On that trip – the weather was not very kind. Almost continual rain meant that photography was very challenging. So I went back this … Continue reading →

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Whale Watching at Kurnell

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Dave Noble

Yesterday was a nice day to hope on the bike and ride the 40km down to Cape Solander at Kurnell and look for a few whales. The ride down there from my place is pleasant – along the Cooks River … Continue reading →

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Great North Walk – Brooklyn to Hornsby

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Dave Noble

Last weekend I was in a party that completed a section of the Great North Walk. This walk was organised by Helen from SUBW. The party was Helen, Kosta, Chantal, Laura, Luke and Mitch. We caught an early morning train … Continue reading →

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Donkey Mountain Walk

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Dave Noble

I was able to join Helen and others from SUBW on a trip to Donkey Mountain in the Wolgan Valley last weekend. The mountain is in the Gardens of Stone National Park and towers above the Emirates Resort. We started … Continue reading →

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