Category Archives: Blue Mountains

Dead Tree Canyon

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Dave Noble

Dead Tree Canyon lies in the Wollangambe Wilderness. It is a tributary of the South Branch of Bungleboori Creek. It was first descended by Bob Sault and Ian Wilson of SUBW in early 1982. After being in the party that … Continue reading →

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Dargans Creek and the Dam Cliffs – Access Changes?

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Dave Noble

Dargans Creek Canyon is a nice outing, and can be combined with some climbing at the Dam Cliffs Climbing Area. Access to both these places is currently via a railway access road. The managers of the land – the Crown … Continue reading →

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The 2012 Festival of Canyons

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Dave Noble

The Festival of Canyons is an event organised yearly by the UTSOAC to promote canyoning and to allow members of university clubs to get to know each other. This year is was held at Mt Wilson. A lot of people … Continue reading →

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Splendour Rock Bushwalk

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Dave Noble

Thanks to Helen from SUBW who organised this very nice walk. Summer is a bit hot for bushwalking in the Blue Mountains and better suited to canyoning. But with so much water in the creeks, I thought a bush walk … Continue reading →

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Hat Hill Canyon

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Dave Noble

A return visit to Hat Hill Canyon. It was supposed to be a trip down Claustral Canyon but recent rain made this unwise. None of the others had been down Hat Hill Canyon so this made it a good alternative. … Continue reading →

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Canyoning at Newnes

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Dave Noble

Newnes in the Wolgan Valley is a great place for a lot of outdoor activities. Its good place for bushwalking, mountain biking, rock climbing and canyoning. Earlier in January I spent an enjoyable weekend camping at Newnes with a group … Continue reading →

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National Pass – Bushwalk

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Dave Noble

After visiting Empress Canyon, we did a walk along the excellent and spectacular National Pass at Wentworth Falls. This track starts at the bottom of Empress Canyon at the Valley of the Waters and then follows the half-way ledge to … Continue reading →

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Empress Canyon – Revisited

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Dave Noble

After the Boxing Day canyoning trip, John was staying in the mountains with his wife Claire and kids. Other friends – Sarah and James were also around. It was a good chance to meet up, do an easy canyon and … Continue reading →

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Wildflowers – Northern Blue Mountains

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Dave Noble

A few (mainly) flower photos from the Boxing Day canyoning trip.

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Canyon Exploration – Northern Blue Mountains

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Dave Noble

For many years now, I have been fortunate to be able to leave on Boxing Day for an extended canyoning trip in the Northern Blue Mountains. Some of these six day trips have been visiting known but remote canyons, others … Continue reading →

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