Category Archives: Blue Mountains

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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Storm on Thor Head

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Dave Noble

Last weekend I returned to Thor Head on the Asgard Plateau at the head of the Grose Valley. Previous visits had revealed that it would be a good place to get some photos from – particularly at sunset. I walked … Continue reading →

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The Birthday Canyoning Weekend – 6-7 October 2012

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Dave Noble

A few of us had recently had birthdays and we normally head out into the bush to celebrate. This year, with a few babies in the group, we set up a fixed camp in the headwaters of a dry canyon … Continue reading →

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Anvil Rock and Blue Gum Forest – 3-4 October 2012

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Dave Noble

This was a short trip to some nice places close to Blackheath to get a few photographs. Train to Blackheath and then bike the 8km to the Anvil Rock Lookout. This lookout is a great vantage point offers excellent views … Continue reading →

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