Category Archives: Bushwalking

Western Arthurs – Visitation Figures

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Dave Noble

While waiting for  our bus at Scotts Peak Dam after the Western Arthurs walk I had a bit of time on my hands. So I perused the intentions logbook at the trailhead and made a few notes. Back home, I … Continue reading →

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Western Arthurs – Tasmania

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Dave Noble

One of my favourite walks is a traverse of the Western Arthur Range in South West Tasmania. I first visited this range as part of a long walk back in 1975, and it is one place that I have been … Continue reading →

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New Dunlop Volleys – Fail

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Dave Noble

For a long time Dunlop Volleys have been the shoe of choice for a lot of bushwalkers and canyoners in NSW. They are particularly good for canyoning. The sole, favoured by roofers for a long time, has very good grip. … 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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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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Hat Hill Canyon

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Dave Noble

I have just returned from a very pleasant trip through Hat Hill Canyon near Blackheath. It had been a very long time since I had visited this creek and a return was long overdue.

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Sculptured Granite – The Coxs River

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Dave Noble

The Coxs River near its junction with Megalong Creek has cut through a granite batholith and left a beautiful landscape. Each year, before Xmas, members of Sydney University Bushwalkers go down to the river, to swim, to camp, and to … Continue reading →

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The Birthday – Canyoning Weekend

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Dave Noble

About this time of the year a group of friends have birthdays. The custom has been to do a walk to the Red Rocks near Newnes. This year, some of those celebrating could not make it along for one reason … Continue reading →

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2011 PBT

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Dave Noble

The “PBT” is the SUBW President’s Bludge Trip to the Kowmung River on the October long weekend. The first PBT was in 1974 and they have been held every October long weekend since. This year there were a number of … Continue reading →

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