Category Archives: Blue Mountains

“Wayfaring in Wollemi” – New Book

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Dave Noble

I was very please to attend the launch of a new book by Andy Macqueen called “Wayfaring in Wollemi”. The book was launched at Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens on 22 October. It tells the stories of 28 people – explorers, … Continue reading →

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The Old Hartley Shale Railway – 21 October 2017

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Dave Noble

A group of us were heading up the Blue Mountains on the weekend to attend a book launch at Mt Tomah the next day. We intended to camp that night at Mt Wilson so we could get to the book … Continue reading →

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A Wet Walk at Blackheath – Colliers Causeway – 20 October 2017

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself had gone up the mountains and were wondering what bushwalk would be best. It was wet and misty and more rain was forecast during the day. I suggested the walk at Blackheath – through Centennial Glen, then … Continue reading →

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Little Switzerland and Wentworth Pass – 10 October 2017

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Dave Noble

I was heading up the Mountains with Bob for a day trip. We had discussed a few possible walks, and had decided on a walk at Blackheath, but when we stopped for coffee at Lawson, the weather was not the … Continue reading →

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Carne Creek Gorge and the Dry Canyon 6 – 8 October 2017

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant weekend spent with a group of friends camped at the head of the Dry Canyon in Wollemi National Park close to the Glow Worm Tunnel Road. Digi Dave and myself headed up a day early … Continue reading →

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SUBW Presidents Bludge Trip – 30 September – 2 October 2017

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Dave Noble

Each year, Sydney University Bushwalkers hold a walk to the Kowmung River on the October long weekend. The walk is called the “PBT” for “President’s Bludge Trip”. This was the 44th PBT. This year it was led by club president Rebecca … Continue reading →

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Yardleys Cave and Houris Kitchen – 14 September 2017

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Dave Noble

I can remember years ago on a trip to Blue Gum Forest via Lockleys Pylon stopping just above the decent down to the Forest from the cliffs to take some photos and seeing people having lunch in a nearby cave … Continue reading →

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The Goat Track and the Kedumba Pinnacles – 7 September 2017

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a very interesting walk with Bob in the Kedumba Valley. Many years earlier, I had observed a detached pinnacle under the Kedumba Walls. On a recent trip, at Sublime Point, with the benefit of late afternoon light and … Continue reading →

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Wild Blue Mountains Calendar 2018

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Dave Noble

Ian Brown has produced a stunning calendar of photos taken in the Blue Mountains for his 2018 Wild Blue Mountains Calendar. Copies can be ordered through his website or from selected retails outlets in the Blue Mountains (such as Gleebooks … Continue reading →

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Dr Darks Cave, Houris Kitchen and The Fortress – 26 August 2017

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Dave Noble

Wendy was keen on a daywalk on the weekend. I had been in the bush close to the Mt Hay Road two days before, which had been nice, and had suggested another walk in that area – this time near … Continue reading →

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