Category Archives: Blue Mountains

Boxing Day Canyoning Trip – 26 – 31 December 2013

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Dave Noble

Our annual remote canyoning trip went this year to some of our favourite canyons deep in the Wollemi Wilderness. The party was Rik, Rob, John, Dan and myself We began with a long walk in to a campsite in the … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Weekend – 21-22 December 2013

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Dave Noble

I spent a nice weekend up the Blue Mountains. Mosty walking with John and his son Jasper, and Keith. Chuin Nee (Jasper’s mum) was climbing nearby at the time with Chris an Susie, friends on a holiday from Germany. The … Continue reading →

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SUBW Christmas Walk to the Coxs River – 14-15 December 2013

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Dave Noble

This is the time of year for bushwalkers from SUBW and friends to head down from Megalong Valley via the Six Foot Track to the Coxs River. The club heads down to a nice sheltered campsite that is close to … Continue reading →

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The Grand Canyon – 14 December 2013

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Dave Noble

This was a prelude trip before going down to the Coxs River for the SUBW Christmas trip. The Grand Canyon is a very pretty and spectacular canyon that is also relatively easy and accessible. Eleven of us (Martin, Su Li, … Continue reading →

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Northern Blue Mountains Canyoning – 7-8 December 2013

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Dave Noble

Last weekend a few of us headed out for a weekend of canyoning in the Northern Blue Mountains. In the party besides myself were John, Jasper, Keith, Enmoore and Roscoe. On Saturday, we headed out into Gardens of Stone National … Continue reading →

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Wentworth Falls Walk – 1 Dec 2013

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Dave Noble

On the first day of December, I went for a walk around the Valley of the Water Area of Wentworth Falls. I started out by myself down the Charles Darwin Walk and soon arrived at Wentworth Falls, then went up … Continue reading →

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Mt Solitary Walk 23-24 November 2013

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Dave Noble

A group of us set out to walk out to Mt Solitary and camp on top for the weekend. This is always a worthwhile trip. In the party, besides myself, were Su Li, Brent, Keith and also John and Chuin … Continue reading →

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Clatterteeth Canyon – History

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Dave Noble

I recently had some correspondence with Ross Wyborn, a resident of Canada, but also a former very active Sydney Bushwalker and mountaineer back in the 1960’s. He had got in touch with me in order to try and locate an … Continue reading →

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Glenbrook Gorge – 13 October 2013

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Dave Noble

It was forecast to be a very hot day. It would be nice to get out into the bush. Rik and myself thought that a trip down into Glenbrook Gorge would be suitable. It would also allow Wendy to come … Continue reading →

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Dapura Canyon and The Lost Pillar – 12 October 2013

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Dave Noble

Rik and myself went on a quick trip through the beautiful Dalpura Canyon. The canyon was nice as usual but the real purpose of our visit was to see the wildflowers on the ridge out. October is a good month … Continue reading →

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