Category Archives: Bushwalking

Cave of Many Hands – 19 February 2026

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Dave Noble

I went on a trip with Bob and Doug to visit a very good Aboriginal art cave in the Northern Blue Mountains. Apparently, this cave, which as been called the “Cave of Many Hands” was only rediscovered relatively recently – … Continue reading →

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Kentlyn Basin Walk – Georges River – 4 December 2025

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Dave Noble

A hot day was forecast, and a short walk to a swimming hole seemed a good idea. Bob and Doug were keen on a walk, and I had suggested visiting the Basin on the Georges River at Kentlyn. None of … Continue reading →

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Visit to Oatley Park – 1 December 2025

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined Sue and Valerie for a very pleasant day at Oatley Park. The highlight was a nice picnic lunch. Thanks to Valerie for bringing extra food! Here are some photos – View from Websters Lookout –

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Bouddi Coast Walk – 17 October 2025

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Dave Noble

I had not done that much walking in Bouddi National Park. I have done two walks to Maitland Bay (as far as I can recall). The most recent was ten years ago in 2015. On that trip, and the much … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 6 October 2025

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Dave Noble

A warm day was forecast, so something not too strenuous sounded like a good idea, so I suggested a trip to Malabar Headland. Sue was keen in coming along, and this would allow us to get an update on the … Continue reading →

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Landslide near Odin Head, Evans Lookout and Penrith Gallery – 26 Sep 2025

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself had seen recent photos on social media taken by Peter Raines near Flagstaff Hill on Bells Line Of Road, of a new landslide somewhere close to Victoria Falls. Peter determined that the landslide was probably at the … Continue reading →

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Visit to North Head – 13 September 2025

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dave Noble

I was giving a talk on fungi to a group based at North Head, so after the Tempe Bird Survey I travelled into the city then caught a ferry to Manly, and then a bus to the Fairfax Lookout at … Continue reading →

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Darwin Walk and Rocket Point and Lincolns Rock – Wentworth Falls – 11 September 2025

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself had earlier walked the then new Grand Clifftop Walk, but had been unable to complete the part of the walk along the Darwin Walk at Wentworth Falls as it was undergoing extensive track work. Well that work … Continue reading →

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Mowlee Ridge Walk – 25 Aug 2025

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Dave Noble

This was another interesting walk led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. We walked down the Mowlee Ridge (on the Marley Firetrail), to just above Little Marley Beach in Royal National Park. Brian had led a … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Waterfall Trip – 21 August 2025

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Dave Noble

With a very wet day forecast, Bob and myself considered options. It looked like it was going to be too wet for a standard bushwalk, and we did consider a session of indoor climbing, but we ended up deciding to … Continue reading →

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