Category Archives: Royal National Park

Birds and Orchids at Audley – 16 September 2026

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Dave Noble

Valerie, Sue and myself were keen for a day outdoors, but strong wind was forecast. So we decided that Audley in Royal National Park would be a good shelter location to visit. We first visited Wattle Flat, upstream on the … Continue reading →

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Curra Moors Walk – 10 September 2026

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Dave Noble

It’s currently wildflower season and a good place to see a great display is the Curra Moors in Royal National Park. Plus – the track has recently been reopened after a long period of track work. So I joined Bob, … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Bola Creek – 20 July 2026

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Dave Noble

I was keen on checking out the fungi at Bola Creek in Royal National Park. Recently the creek crossing has been upgraded and has just been reopened. That crossing is needed to access some very nice fungi habitat. Valerie and … Continue reading →

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Wattamolla – Place Name Errors

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Dave Noble

On the previous Wattamolla Walk, I recalled an earlier walk, Brian Everingham, the walks leader, saying that that the feature marked on the current map and signposts as “Providential Point” is actually “Boy Martin Head”, and the real “Providential Head” … Continue reading →

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More Wattamolla Walking – 24 June 2026

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Dave Noble

On the previous whale watching trip to Wattamolla, I had thought about exploring some routes used by rock fishermen. And I suggested this to Bob, and he was keen to explore them too, and he researched some of the sea … Continue reading →

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Whale Watching at Wattamolla – 21 June 2026

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Dave Noble

Wendy wanted to travel down from her home in the Blue Mountains to the city and see some whales. Valerie was also keen on a whale watching excursion, so we decide on a visit to the sea cliffs near Wattamolla. … Continue reading →

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Bundeena – Balconies – Water-run Walk – 4 May 2026

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Dave Noble

I joined Brian Everingham and party on a walk of the National Parks Association of NSW. Many of the party caught a train to Cronulla and then the ferry to Bundeena where we met Brian and the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Bola Creek – 11 April 2026

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Dave Noble

I attended the field study of the Sydney Fungal Studies Group held at Bola Creek in Royal National Park. The group met at the south end of Lady Carrington Drive ready to set off to the Bola Creek area at … Continue reading →

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Historic Audley Horse Troughs Reinstated – 27 March 2026

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Dave Noble

Back in August 2026, Bob and myself had visited two historic horse troughs that had been removed from their original location in Royal National Park and dumped at the NPWS tip at Artillery Hill. We had hoped that heritage items … Continue reading →

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A Bit Dry at Bola Creek – 16 March 2026

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Dave Noble

I had suggested a trip to visit Bola Creek in Royal National Park to see what fungi was out to Valerie and Sue. Valerie was happy to drive down, so we set off. But it turned out to be quite … Continue reading →

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