Category Archives: Illawarra

The New Bald Hill Track – and Historic Disused Railway Tunnels – 15 August 2024

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had suggested to Bob that we visit the new track that goes from Bald Hill down to Stanwell Park, to the south of Royal National Park. This will form part of a greater walk from Kurnell, all the way … Continue reading →

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Visit to Killalea Regional Park – 11 December 2023

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined Brian Everingham and party for a visit to Killalea Regional Park on the coast just south of Shellharbour. This was a trip with the National Parks Association of NSW. In the party was Brian, Sue, Valerie, Elaine and … Continue reading →

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Minnamurra to Kiama Walk – 13 November 2023

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Dave Noble

This was another National Parks Association of NSW walk led by Brian Everingham. Most of the party woke up at an incredibly early hour and travelled by train to reach Minnamurra around 8:30 am. In the party was Brian, Valerie, … Continue reading →

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Dharawal Walk – 11 September 2023

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Dave Noble

I joined Brian Everingham on a walk he led in Dharawal National Park and Dharawal Nature Reserve for the National Parks Association of NSW (and the Illawarra Plants Society) In the party was Brian, Sue, Vivienne, Deb, Ian, Philip, Lawrence, … Continue reading →

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Port Kembla Coastal Walk – 23 March 2020

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Dave Noble

I had been to the coast near Post Kembla a few times – and visited one particular spot a lookout called Hill 60. Its a great vantage point for the coastline nearby. So I had seen this coast but never … Continue reading →

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Macquarie Rivulet – 30 January 2020

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself were keen for some canyoning, but choices were somewhat limited. One canyon that was open that neither of us had visited was Macquarie Rivulet near Albion Park. So we travelled down to Albion Park in Bob’s car, … Continue reading →

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Illawarra Photo Trip – Bass Point and Yallah Bay – 20 February 2019A

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Dave Noble

On a recent rip to the Shellharbour area with Digi Dave, we had tried to drive out to Bass Point, but found the road closed. On that trip, we looked around for an alternative road, but could find none. Another … Continue reading →

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Kiama Road Trip – 4 January 2019

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Dave Noble

Digi Dave invited me to join him on a trip to Kiama. He was heading down to pick up some gear at a friends place, but this would not take long and there could be some good photo spots to … Continue reading →

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Illawarra and Royal National Park – 6 December 2018

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting day with Digi Dave. We had planned to visit Woronora Dam, but when we turned off the Princess Highway, we found a locked gate. It seems the area is now only open on weekends. Perhaps due … Continue reading →

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Historic Railway Tunnels – Helensburgh and Otford – 5 November 2018

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a very interesting day catching up with a group of old friends and visiting some old railway disused railway tunnels between Waterfall and Stanwell Park. In the party were Keith, Rose, Chris, Otto, Roger and myself. I had … Continue reading →

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