Category Archives: Wildflowers

Wolli Creek Walk – 31 December 2020

With a forecast of more rain, I thought it wise not to venture too far from home, but I was keen to get outside, at least while I could. So I set out for Bexley North and walked own the … Continue reading

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Lawson South Waterfall Circuit – 28 December 2020

I had spent the night at Blackheath with the remnants of the canyoning party from the day before. We had thought about doing another canyon, but the weather was cooler and thunderstorms were predicted for later in the day. So … Continue reading

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Yileen Canyon – 27 December 2020

Martin and Steffy had proposed a canyoning trip on Sunday. I was one of those invited, and I was not too fussy about what canyon we visited – and it ended up being Yileen Canyon. The party was Martin, Steffy, … Continue reading

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Hazelbrook – North Waterfall Walk – 24 December 2020

I was visiting my sister and brother in law at Hazelbrook, and during the afternoon, I visited the waterfall walk near their place. I had packed my camera. As well as the waterfalls, I was looking out for birds and … Continue reading

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Nature at Oatley Park – 22 December 2020

I spent a nice day wandering around the tracks at Oatley Park. There was a lot to see plenty of birds, orchids and lots of Water Dragons. This visit, I walked from Oatley Station, and started off along the lower … Continue reading

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Mid Mountains Weekend 19 – 20 December 2020

Wendy had organised a get together of friends. The plan was to meet at the Royal Hotel at Springwood for dinner, then walk down into Birdwood Gully to look for Fireflies and Glow-worms. At the dinner were Wendy, Enmoore, Don … Continue reading

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Hole in the Wall Canyon – 26 November 2020

With the coming of hot weather, it was time for some canyoning. This week, Bob and myself planned to visit Hole in the Wall Canyon. We were joined by another old friend, Nipper. We travelled up the Bell and Chifley … Continue reading

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Deer Pool and Little Marley Walk – 17 November 2020

This was a pleasant day out with the National Parks Association on a walk to the Deer Pool (and beyond) in Royal National Park. The walk was led by Brian Everingham and joining him were Deb, Peter, Derek, Gary, Allen, … Continue reading

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Kanuka Brook Walk – 12 November 2020

A few weeks back, Bob and myself had been on a walk where the intention was to visit Kanuka Brook. We had failed on that trip to get even close to to it, since our proposed pass across Glenbrook Creek … Continue reading

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Oatley Park – Visit on 23 October 2020

I joined Digi Dave for a visit to Oatley Park. My previous visit was cut a bit short due to rain, so I was keen to go back. On that trip, I had seen a lot of orchids, but they … Continue reading

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