Category Archives: Blue Mountains

Bowens Creek Canyon (North Branch – Lower Section) – 9 December 2018

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a very enjoyable day out with friends in the Mt Wilson area. We visited the lower section of the North Branch of Bowens Creek Canyon. The trip was organised by Wendy, and in the party were Enmoore, Keith … Continue reading →

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Mt Hay Canyon – 2 December 2018

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Dave Noble

Thanks to Su Li for organising this trip through the excellent Mt Hay Canyon. In the party, as well as Su Li were Martin, Steffy, Jim, Deidree and myself. It was a warm day, but a very windy one, and … Continue reading →

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Jugglers and Grand Canyons – 2 November 2018

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

A very hot day was forecast, so it seemed a good time to visit some canyons. I travelled up the mountains with Bob and Doug. After coffee stop at Lawson, we decided to do Jugglers Canyon and then the Grand … Continue reading →

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Leura Waterfall Walk – 14 October 2018

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Dave Noble

A wet day was forecast in the mountains. This means it is a good time to do another waterfall walk. I was visiting my friend Wendy, and we thought a walk visiting some of the waterfalls near Leura would be … Continue reading →

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Pulpit Rock Walk – 11 October 2018

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

A wet day was forecast, and it was the day for a daywalk with Bob. We headed up the mountains and on the way discussed options. Something involving tracks and waterfalls sounded suitable. There had been a lot of rain … Continue reading →

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SUBW – PBT – Kowmung River – 29 September – 1 October 2018

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Dave Noble

Over the long weekend I attended the Sydney University Bushwalkers President’s Bludge Trip. By club tradition this walk goes to the Kowmung River on the long weekend in October. It normally attracts a reasonable number of people and the camaraderie … Continue reading →

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Liversidge Hill and Rigby Hill – 27 September 2018

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

I suggested a walk to Bob to go to a vantage point on the far end of Liversidge Hill above the northern side of the Grose Valley to look at a detached pinnacle. I had seen this pinnacle many times … Continue reading →

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More Fun on Mt Banks – 13 September 2018

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

Bob was keen on another trip to Mt Banks to check out some of the ledges. The year before we had both traversed a ledge across the face of Mt Banks. That ledge followed a shale band called the Wentworth … Continue reading →

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Ironpot Ridge Walk 8 – 9 September 2018

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

A friend, Dave Os had organised a walk from the Dunphy Campground in Megalong to Ironpot Ridge and the plan was to camp high near Ironmonger Hill. Joining him on the walk were Digi Dave, Keith and myself. The first … Continue reading →

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St Helena Walk – 30 August 2018

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

I joined Bob for a walk from Martins Lookout to St Helena and back. St Helena is an interesting volcanic crater in the Blue Labyrinth in the headwaters of Western Creek. We travelled to Springwood, and turned off the highway … Continue reading →

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