Author Archives: Dave Noble

Canyoning at Newnes

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Dave Noble

Newnes in the Wolgan Valley is a great place for a lot of outdoor activities. Its good place for bushwalking, mountain biking, rock climbing and canyoning. Earlier in January I spent an enjoyable weekend camping at Newnes with a group … Continue reading →

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New Dunlop Volleys – Fail

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Dave Noble

For a long time Dunlop Volleys have been the shoe of choice for a lot of bushwalkers and canyoners in NSW. They are particularly good for canyoning. The sole, favoured by roofers for a long time, has very good grip. … Continue reading →

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National Pass – Bushwalk

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Dave Noble

After visiting Empress Canyon, we did a walk along the excellent and spectacular National Pass at Wentworth Falls. This track starts at the bottom of Empress Canyon at the Valley of the Waters and then follows the half-way ledge to … Continue reading →

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Empress Canyon – Revisited

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Dave Noble

After the Boxing Day canyoning trip, John was staying in the mountains with his wife Claire and kids. Other friends – Sarah and James were also around. It was a good chance to meet up, do an easy canyon and … Continue reading →

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Wildflowers – Northern Blue Mountains

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Dave Noble

A few (mainly) flower photos from the Boxing Day canyoning trip.

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Canyon Exploration – Northern Blue Mountains

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Dave Noble

For many years now, I have been fortunate to be able to leave on Boxing Day for an extended canyoning trip in the Northern Blue Mountains. Some of these six day trips have been visiting known but remote canyons, others … Continue reading →

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Empress Canyon

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Dave Noble

After visiting Hat Hill Canyon – we had plenty of time left for a trip through Empress Canyon at Wentworth Falls. Surprisingly, Bob hadn’t been through this canyon before.

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Hat Hill Canyon

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Dave Noble

I have just returned from a very pleasant trip through Hat Hill Canyon near Blackheath. It had been a very long time since I had visited this creek and a return was long overdue.

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Christmas Lights – Bike Ride

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Dave Noble

A few photos and a video of the nice ride we did last night in the inner west of Sydney to see some Christmas Lights. The first street we went to was Walsh St in Croydon Park.

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Sculptured Granite – The Coxs River

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Dave Noble

The Coxs River near its junction with Megalong Creek has cut through a granite batholith and left a beautiful landscape. Each year, before Xmas, members of Sydney University Bushwalkers go down to the river, to swim, to camp, and to … Continue reading →

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