Author Archives: Dave Noble

Red Rocks Walk

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Dave Noble

It was Wendy’s birthday – and a walk to the Red Rocks was organised to help her celebrate it. The Red Rocks is a great area for bushwalking. It is reached from Newnes in the Wolgan Valley and the main … Continue reading →

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The Abels

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Dave Noble

What is an “Abel”? It is a “significant” Tasmanian peak – or more formerly a Tasmanian Peak over 1100m in elevation and separated by other peaks by a drop of at least 150m. The concept is largely modelled from the … Continue reading →

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Spondonicals

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Dave Noble

When I started bushwalking a very useful bit of gear that was sold by Paddy Pallins was a pair of spondonicals (or spondonicles?). These were always referred to as a “pair” like a pair of scissors. Other names for these … Continue reading →

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Vale – Wilf Hilder

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Dave Noble

Bushwalker – Wilf Hilder passed away recently. I did not know Wilf very well but he was certainly well known and well respected in the bushwalking community. The first time I had heard his name mentioned was just after I … Continue reading →

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Mittagong to Katoomba Bushwalk

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Dave Noble

In early July, I was joined by Sarah and Saul on a week long bushwalk from Mittagong to Katoomba. This is a classic Blue Mountains bushwalking trip. It can be done as a very long and hard daytrip (by runners) … Continue reading →

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Dulwich Hill to Kurnell Ride

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Dave Noble

July is a good time to jump on the bike and to head out to Kurnell and do some whale watching. On this trip I was accompanied by Albert and Meri – and then later we met up with John, … Continue reading →

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Dulwich Hill to Botany Bay Bike Ride

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Dave Noble

Another nice bike ride on the Cooks River Cycleway. This time heading East from Dulwich Hill to Tempe and then to Botany Bay for a coffee stop before returning. I was accompanied by friends John and Chuin Nee. Chuin Nee … Continue reading →

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Blue Rocks Bushwalk – June Long Weekend 2011

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Dave Noble

A long weekend is a great time for bushwalking. The extra day allows you to go further than you normally can on a two day weekend – and that is a great bonus. The long weekend in June, with typically … Continue reading →

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Vivid – Sydney Light Show 2011 – Revisited

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Dave Noble

A few more pictures from a second visit to the light show –

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Climbing at Mt Boyce, Blue Mts

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Dave Noble

Climbing in the Blue Mountains during winter can be cold. We were lucky to start off on a beautiful calm and sunny morning at Mt Boyce near Blackheath. I was climbing with Chuin Nee, John and Su Li and we … Continue reading →

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