Category Archives: Wollemi National Parks

Dry Canyon – Birthday Weekend – 1 – 2 June 2013

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Dave Noble

A wet weekend was forecast – but we had three birthdays to celebrate. Jasper was about to turn one. It was also major birthdays for Digi Dave and Gab, as well as Rik’s birthday. So we thought a good place … Continue reading →

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Pete Harvey Memorial Walk – 11-12 May 2013

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Dave Noble

Pete Harvey was a very well respected and admired walker in SUBW. He had served the club in many roles including a term as president. His sudden death shocked his friends from the club. On the weekend after his funeral … Continue reading →

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The Red Rocks – Anzac Super Long Weekend

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Dave Noble

The Red Rocks is a geographical place name for the cliff line of the Capertee Valley between Mt Dawson along to Point Nicholson and then to Point Anderson. These cliffs generally face west, and so the massive sandstone bluffs are … Continue reading →

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Festival of Canyons – 16-17 February 2013 – Visits to Claustral and Geronimo Canyons

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Dave Noble

The Festival of Canyons is an annual event organised by UTS Outdoor Adventure Club. The club invites other university clubs and keen canyoners to a weekend of canyoning and socialising. This year, the Festival was held at Mt Wilson. Ellen … Continue reading →

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Canyoning at Newnes – 9-10 February 2013

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Dave Noble

It was Dan’s birthday and he had organised for a big group to join him in celebrating at Newnes in the Wolgan Valley. Both days of the weekend we visited nearby canyons. On Saturday, we broke into smaller groups and … Continue reading →

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More Summer Canyoning

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Dave Noble

The weather forecast for last weekend was not the best for canyoning. Rain on Friday night and then two cool days. But the Blue Mountains offers a great diversity of canyon experiences and it is not too hard to choose … Continue reading →

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Canyoning on the Australia Day Long Weekend

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Dave Noble

A long weekend is a good time to head out and visit some of the more remote canyons of the Northern Blue Mountains. Rik had organised a trip and and had invited Wendy, Rob and myself. We were joined by … Continue reading →

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More Canyoning – Rocky Creek, River Caves and Deep Pass

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Dave Noble

Last week, myself and Digi Dave joined Chris and Suzie, who were on a visit from Germany, for some canyons in Wollemi National Park. At first it looked like our plans could go awry, since Wollemi National Park, was marked … Continue reading →

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Boxing Day Canyoning Trip 26-31 December 2012

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Dave Noble

In recent years, a group of us have headed into the Northern Blue Mountains for an extended canyoning trip during the period between Boxing Day and New Year. It provides a good time to venture into some of the more remote … Continue reading →

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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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