Category Archives: Wilderness Photography

Breakfast Creek – Coxs River Walk – 24-25 November 2012

John and Chuin Nee invited me to join them on an overnight walk in the Blue Mountains. They wanted to take their young baby – Jasper (6 months old) – on his first two day bushwalk. The forecast was for … Continue reading

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Great North Walk – Thornleigh to Hornsby – 18 Nov 2012

I was keen to get into the bush after a bad bout of flu. An easy walk was called for and the section of the Great North Walk between Thornleigh and Hornsby seemed ideal.

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Mt Wilson Weekend – 10 – 11 November 2012

Friends Sarah and Riah were in town fro a brief visit from Germany. Martin oganised a weekend of camping at Mt Wilson. It was a good chance to meet up. Sarah and Riah had a new family member to show … Continue reading

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Royal National Park – Photo Walk – 4 November 2012

Digi Dave and myself headed down to Royal National Park on Sunday for a short walk to check out some places for photography. We started from Wattamolla – always a beautiful place with a nice lagoon and beach. From there … Continue reading

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Lockleys Pylon – Blue Gum Forest Walk – 27-28 October 2012

It was Su Li’s birthday celebration and she chose a great place – Blue Gum Forest. We walked there via Lockleys Pylon from the Leura to Mt Hay Road. In the party were Martin , Col, Mark, Disco Stu, Albert, … Continue reading

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Surefire and Galah Canyons – 20-21 October 2012

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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Storm on Thor Head

Last weekend I returned to Thor Head on the Asgard Plateau at the head of the Grose Valley. Previous visits had revealed that it would be a good place to get some photos from – particularly at sunset. I walked … Continue reading

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The Birthday Canyoning Weekend – 6-7 October 2012

A few of us had recently had birthdays and we normally head out into the bush to celebrate. This year, with a few babies in the group, we set up a fixed camp in the headwaters of a dry canyon … Continue reading

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Anvil Rock and Blue Gum Forest – 3-4 October 2012

This was a short trip to some nice places close to Blackheath to get a few photographs. Train to Blackheath and then bike the 8km to the Anvil Rock Lookout. This lookout is a great vantage point offers excellent views … Continue reading

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2012 PBT

The “PBT” is the SUBW President’s Bludge Trip to the Kowmung River on the October long weekend. The first PBT was in 1974 and they have been held every October long weekend since. This year, club president, Chantal, organised the … Continue reading

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