Category Archives: Bushwalking

The Caves of Narrow Neck

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Dave Noble

In the literature, both in books and online, a lot has been written on the many passes of Narrow Neck. I was wondering how many know about the caves found on the Plateau? Narrow Neck is a peninsula shaped plateau … Continue reading →

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A Solitary Walk

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Dave Noble

Mt Solitary borders the south side of the Jamison Valley. It is an easy bushwalk – and can be traversed both as a daywalk and a weekend walk. There are four passes onto the mountain – two are well known … Continue reading →

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Yopyop

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Dave Noble

“Yopyop” was the name that, according to a story, either Olegas Truchanus or Reg Williams gave to the Southern Spur of the Prince Of Wales Range in Tasmania. Chris Cosgrove of SUBW tells this story – At the southern extremity … Continue reading →

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Red Rocks Walk

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Dave Noble

It was Wendy’s birthday – and a walk to the Red Rocks was organised to help her celebrate it. The Red Rocks is a great area for bushwalking. It is reached from Newnes in the Wolgan Valley and the main … Continue reading →

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The Abels

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Dave Noble

What is an “Abel”? It is a “significant” Tasmanian peak – or more formerly a Tasmanian Peak over 1100m in elevation and separated by other peaks by a drop of at least 150m. The concept is largely modelled from the … Continue reading →

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Spondonicals

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Dave Noble

When I started bushwalking a very useful bit of gear that was sold by Paddy Pallins was a pair of spondonicals (or spondonicles?). These were always referred to as a “pair” like a pair of scissors. Other names for these … Continue reading →

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Vale – Wilf Hilder

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Dave Noble

Bushwalker – Wilf Hilder passed away recently. I did not know Wilf very well but he was certainly well known and well respected in the bushwalking community. The first time I had heard his name mentioned was just after I … Continue reading →

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Mittagong to Katoomba Bushwalk

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Dave Noble

In early July, I was joined by Sarah and Saul on a week long bushwalk from Mittagong to Katoomba. This is a classic Blue Mountains bushwalking trip. It can be done as a very long and hard daytrip (by runners) … Continue reading →

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Blue Rocks Bushwalk – June Long Weekend 2011

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Dave Noble

A long weekend is a great time for bushwalking. The extra day allows you to go further than you normally can on a two day weekend – and that is a great bonus. The long weekend in June, with typically … Continue reading →

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Donkey Mountain Weekend

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Dave Noble

Donkey Mountain in the Wolgan Valley (Wollemi National Park – Northern Blue Mts) is a most interesting and spectacular place to visit. It was a good place to go to celebrate Rik’s birthday and Wendy finishing off her job. It … Continue reading →

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