Category Archives: Blue Mountains

Boxing Day Canyoning Trip 26-31 December 2012

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Dave Noble

In recent years, a group of us have headed into the Northern Blue Mountains for an extended canyoning trip during the period between Boxing Day and New Year. It provides a good time to venture into some of the more remote … Continue reading →

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Kanangra Canyoning – Kalang Falls and Danae Brook – 22-23 December 2012

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Dave Noble

Stacey had organised a weekend of canyoning at Kanangra Walls. There were six of us in the party – Stacey, Su Li, Asaph, Megan, Ben and myself. Our original intention was to visit Danae Brook. Danae is a very spectacular … Continue reading →

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The SUBW Xmas Walk to the Coxs River – 15-16 December 2012

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Dave Noble

A walk to a nice campsite on the Coxs River is a fixture on the SUBW program. It is held on a weekend a little before Xmas each year. This year Ash Burke organised the weekend. For many in the … Continue reading →

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The Grand Canyon – 15 December 2012

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Dave Noble

It was the weekend of the SUBW Xmas walk to the Coxs River. Often, some of the party heading down to the river, visit a local Blue Mountains canyon on Saturday morning to fill out the weekend. This years trip … Continue reading →

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Jugglers Canyon – 2 December 2012

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Dave Noble

Our party – Stu, Enmoore and myself had spent the morning in Dalpura Canyon and had indulged in apple pies and fine art at Blackheath. But it was still far too early to head home – so we decided a … Continue reading →

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Dalpura Canyon – 2 December 2012

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Dave Noble

Dalpura was the first of two canyons we visited on Sunday. The weather forecast was for a fair bit of rain and we thought it wise not to commit to a long canyon. Stu and Enmoore had invited me to … Continue reading →

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Anvil Rock – A Passing Storm – 25 November 2012

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Dave Noble

We had returned from a nice walk down the Coxs River. After the walk, we stopped at Blackheath for coffee. A well as the coffee, a storm was also brewing and we thought that it would be nice to go … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Creek – Coxs River Walk – 24-25 November 2012

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Dave Noble

John and Chuin Nee invited me to join them on an overnight walk in the Blue Mountains. They wanted to take their young baby – Jasper (6 months old) – on his first two day bushwalk. The forecast was for … Continue reading →

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Lockleys Pylon – Blue Gum Forest Walk – 27-28 October 2012

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Dave Noble

It was Su Li’s birthday celebration and she chose a great place – Blue Gum Forest. We walked there via Lockleys Pylon from the Leura to Mt Hay Road. In the party were Martin , Col, Mark, Disco Stu, Albert, … Continue reading →

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Surefire and Galah Canyons – 20-21 October 2012

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Dave Noble

It was time to visit two classic South Wolgan canyons. Dan was bringing a group up from Canberra and Rik and Rob were keen to come along too. We met at Barcoo Swamp campsite on saturday morning and there decided … Continue reading →

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