Category Archives: Gardens of Stone

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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Blue Rocks Walk – June Long Weekend 7- 9 June 2014

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Dave Noble

It was good to head out to the Baal Bone – Blue Rocks area for the June Long Weekend once more. This is a great area for high camps during cool weather – and it is nice to go for … Continue reading →

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Canyoning in the Gardens of Stone – 8 January 2014

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself headed up the mountains for a spot of mid-week canyoning. The weather was not particularly good – quite cold, misty with some drizzle. So we kept on heading west and out into the Gardens of Stone where … 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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Pantoneys Crown Walk 3-4 August 2013

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Dave Noble

There was a significant birthday to celebrate. Pantoneys Crown is hard to beat for a venue. A group of us (Chantal, Mitch, Peter, Myles and Jane) set off from the hill above Baal Bone Gap on Saturday morning. Down a … Continue reading →

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Wolgan – Capertee Divide Walk 6-8 July 2013

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Dave Noble

Martin had organised this walk for UTS Outdoor Adventure Club and had invited me to join him. Andres was also on the walk. He had planned to go for three days along the divide between the Wolgan and Capertee Valleys. … Continue reading →

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Blue Rocks Walk – June Long Weekend 2013

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Dave Noble

Three days in great country. A good place to enjoy the long weekend. The tops between the Wolgan and Capertee Valleys are a spectacular bushwalking destination. The Blue Rocks – The Red Rocks – The Mount Morgan Plateau. Each part … Continue reading →

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Pete Harvey Memorial Walk – 11-12 May 2013

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Dave Noble

Pete Harvey was a very well respected and admired walker in SUBW. He had served the club in many roles including a term as president. His sudden death shocked his friends from the club. On the weekend after his funeral … Continue reading →

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Help Reserve the Ben Bullen State Forest – Gardens of Stone

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Dave Noble

Passing on an important email from Tara –   Help reserve the  Ben Bullen State Forest Gardens of Stone Help reserve the Ben Bullen State Forest forever from open cut coal mining  An open cut coal mine is proposed to destroy … Continue reading →

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More Summer Canyoning

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Dave Noble

The weather forecast for last weekend was not the best for canyoning. Rain on Friday night and then two cool days. But the Blue Mountains offers a great diversity of canyon experiences and it is not too hard to choose … Continue reading →

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