Category Archives: Wollemi National Parks

Boxing Day Canyoning Trip – 26 – 28 December 2015

I went with Wendy on a very nice canyoning trip in the Northern Blue Mountains. Since the weather forecast was for cool weather we chose to visit some of the drier canyons on the western side of the plateau. It … Continue reading

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Canyon Photography Weekend – 19-20 December 2015

Last year, about the same time, I had spent a very enjoyable weekend in the Northern Blue Mountains with a friend Albert and we had photographed some of the showcase canyons. On that trip, we had visited Rocky Creek Canyon, … Continue reading

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Dry Canyon Weekend – 13 – 15 June 2015

We had two birthdays to celebrate – Jasper’s and Digi Dave’s, so we headed up to the Blue Mountains and out into Wollemi National Park to set up camp at the head of the Dry Canyon. There is a nice … Continue reading

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Canyoning at Newnes on the Long Weekend 24 – 26 January 2015

Wendy had organised a trip to Newnes for some canyoning. She planned to head up there on the Saturday afternoon – so some of us went up early with the intention of visiting an easy canyon. In the first group … Continue reading

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Wolgan River Walk – 27 – 29 December 2014

This was another walk organised by Wendy. As well as myself, she was joined by Keith and Peter. Our aim was to walk down the Wolgan River and if possible check out some features near the Annie Rowan Creek junction. … Continue reading

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Two Canyons and One Comet – 20 December 2014

I headed up the mountains with Albert – our aim was to visit some showcase canyons and concentrate on photography. Our plan was to first visit Rocky Creek Canyon. We arrived at the carpark at Galah Mountain and were surprised … Continue reading

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South Wolgan Canyoning 10-11 December 2014

I spent two pleasant days canyoning with Bob Sault up in the South Wolgan area. The weather forecast was for rain and storms so we chose canyons with small catchments. On the first day, we set off from the Old Coach … Continue reading

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Deep Pass – Birthday Weekend 11-12 October 2014

A large group of friends headed up to Deep Pass. We had three birthdays to celebrate – and Deep Pass is not only a great campsite – it has many interesting places nearby to visit. Wildflowers, birds, canyons, cracks and … Continue reading

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Red Rocks Walk 20-21 September 2014

It was time to head out to Newnes and walk up to the Red Rocks for a high camp. In the party, as well as myself, were John, Chuin Nee and Jasper, and also Digi Dave, Stacey and Rik. We … Continue reading

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Bylong Labyrinth Walk 23-25 August 2014

The Bylong Labyrinth is the remarkable north west section of Wollemi National Park. It is a maze of complex ridges, pagoda rock formations, canyons and volcanic necks. I went on a short three day walk there with Rik and Rob. … Continue reading

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