Category Archives: Blue Mountains

Wild Blue Mountains Calendar 2015

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Dave Noble

Ian Brown, not long returned from a climbing trip to Greenland, has again produced his excellent Wild Blue Mountains Calendar. This is the 5th edition. Ian has a great love for the splendour and beauty of the Greater Blue Mountains … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully in Springwood – 4 September 2014

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Dave Noble

I had another afternoon in Springwood, and chose to walk around the Sassafras Gully loop. It had been raining and I was hoping the creeks would be up. They were, but not by too much, but things were still very … Continue reading →

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Gardens of Stone 29 August – 1 September 2014

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Dave Noble

This was a four day trip organised by the Colong Foundation for Wilderness. On the trip we went to quite a few sites in the Gardens of Stone area. Most of the sites that we visited are not in the Gardens … Continue reading →

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Wentworth Falls and Leura – Waterfalls and Cascades 27 August 2014

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Dave Noble

The best time to visit the waterfalls of the Blue Mountains is just after (or during) rain. It had been raining for the past few days and the creeks should be up – an ideal time. My friend Roger, was … Continue reading →

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Bylong Labyrinth Walk 23-25 August 2014

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Dave Noble

The Bylong Labyrinth is the remarkable north west section of Wollemi National Park. It is a maze of complex ridges, pagoda rock formations, canyons and volcanic necks. I went on a short three day walk there with Rik and Rob. … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully – 20 August 2014

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Dave Noble

Birdwood Gully is a short walk on the north side of Springwood. I was very familiar with this track from my childhood. It was good to see it is still in very good condition. I started from the trailhead at … Continue reading →

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Glenbrook Gorge – Photo Trip – 19 August 2014

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Dave Noble

A few days of rain meant that Glenbrook Gorge should be in good condition for some photos. It was! Water levels were not as high as I had hoped – but they were still quite good. I walked down from … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Waterfalls and Wollangambe River – 17 August 2014

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Dave Noble

The Blue Mountains Conservation Society were having a special meeting on the Wollangambe River. My friend Wendy was going to the meeting and asked if I wanted to join her. I suggested a short walk before the meeting. Recent rain, … Continue reading →

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Springwood to Blaxland Walk – 13 August 2014

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Dave Noble

I had some business to attend to at Springwood and was finished by noon. That left the afternoon free for a walk. I set off from behind the shopping centre down the Fairy Dell Track, through the dell and then along … Continue reading →

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Donkey Mountain Weekend – 2-3 August 2014

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Dave Noble

It was time to head back to Donkey Mountain in the Wolgan Valley. This time we only had a small party – John, Chuin Nee, their young son, Jasper, and myself. This would allow us to only need a small … Continue reading →

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