Category Archives: Sydney

Bundeena – More Whale Watching

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Dave Noble

Yesterday I went with Chuin Nee and her very young son, Jasper, down to Bundeena. We were hoping to do a bush walk along the coast and also spot a few whales.

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Whale Watching at Kurnell

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Dave Noble

Yesterday was a nice day to hope on the bike and ride the 40km down to Cape Solander at Kurnell and look for a few whales. The ride down there from my place is pleasant – along the Cooks River … Continue reading →

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Great North Walk – Brooklyn to Hornsby

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Dave Noble

Last weekend I was in a party that completed a section of the Great North Walk. This walk was organised by Helen from SUBW. The party was Helen, Kosta, Chantal, Laura, Luke and Mitch. We caught an early morning train … Continue reading →

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Barry O’Fail….

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Dave Noble

The state government has made two bad decisions in the past few days. Two unfortunate very bad decisions! The government has funded the light rain extension from Lilyfield to Dulwich Hill, but has not gone ahead with the associated Greenway … Continue reading →

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Vivid – Sydney’s Light Festival 2012

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Dave Noble

A few photographs from the Vivid Festival from this year. The festival seems to be getting better each year. These pictures are from my first visit and do not cover all the displays and artworks.

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Parramatta Valley Bike Ride

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Dave Noble

Sunday was great weather for a bike ride. It has been a while (too long!) since I got the road bike out and taken it for a spin. I set off along the Cooks River and rode to Homebush Bay … Continue reading →

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Mountain Biking – The Old Great North Road

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Dave Noble

The Old Great North Road is a great venue for mountain biking. Chris and Clare invited me to join them for a ride starting at Wisemans Ferry. We rode up the old road for 13 km to where it meets … Continue reading →

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SUBW New Members Day at Lane Cove National Park

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Dave Noble

Peggy, helped by Helen and Terence, organised a Welcome Day for new members of SUBW. It was held at a nice spot in Lane Cove National Park. On the day, we had quite bad weather. The morning was quite wet … Continue reading →

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Maiden Voyage

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Dave Noble

My New Alpacka packraft had arrived and it was time to take it out for a run. The major rivers were too high I thought. Digi Dave suggested a paddle up the Woronora River. That sounded like a good plan. … Continue reading →

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Greenway Update

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Dave Noble

Despite a massive petition being presented in Parliament, the Minister has failed to act to reinstate the Greenway – walking and cycling track. This is very disappointing. You can read the minister for transport’s answer to a question here. If … Continue reading →

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