Category Archives: Bushwalking

A Nature Walk along Wolli Creek – 28 January 2024

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Dave Noble

Lydia had organised a morning walk along Wolli Creek and invited quite a few people to join  her. As an enticement, she put on an amazing feast of food  for everyone – at her house, along the way. We met … Continue reading →

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Cooling Off in Kangaroo Creek – 25 January 2024

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined John and his two boys Jasper and Seby, for a walk to a nice swimming hole in Kangaroo Creek in Royal National Park. It was a warm day, and visiting a nice place to swim sounded like a … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully – Fungi and Birds – 22 January 2024

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Dave Noble

After some recent successful visit to Birdwood Gully on the north side of Springwood, I thought it would be worthwhile visiting Sassafras Gully on the south side to see what fungi was out there. This time, I was joined by … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Walk – 21 January 2024

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Dave Noble

Yet another hot day was forecast – so I decided to do a short local walk – visiting Wolli Creek Regional Park. Being hot – the birds were not very active. I was also on the lookout for any fungi … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon at H V Evatt Park (and Oatley Park) – 7 January 2024

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Dave Noble

We had a trip planned to another reserve, but it was cancelled at the last moment, so four of us – Deb, Valerie, Sue and myself decided to visit H V Evatt Park at Lugano, then we made a quick … Continue reading →

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Coastal Walking in Royal – Wattamolla to Eagle Rock – 31 January 2023

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Dave Noble

I joined my friends John and Chuin Nee, their two boys Jasper and Sebastian and another family for a nice walk in Royal National Park along the Coast Track from Wattamolla to Eagle Rock at Curracurrong and back. It was … Continue reading →

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Back to the Art at West Head – 27 December 2023

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Dave Noble

My friend Valerie was keen to see some of the abundant Aboriginal art on West Head, and I was more than happy to make another visit. We had a great trip despite some stormy weather. There are many tracks and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Post – Hazelbrook – Waterfalls, Orchids and Birds, and a few Birds at Ellalong 24 – 25 December 2023

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Dave Noble

On Christmas Eve, I travelled up to Hazelbrook to stay at my sister and brother in law’s place. Then on Christmas Day, we headed to Ellalong  in the Hunter Valley to join a family get together. I had my camera … Continue reading →

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Aboriginal Art Sites at West Head – 21 December 2023

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Dave Noble

The weather forecast was not the best, so instead of canyoning, Bob and myself decided to do a walk on West Head in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park to look for Aboriginal sites. We found most of the Aboriginal sites we … Continue reading →

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SUBW Coxs River Xmas Walk 16 – 17 December 2023

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Dave Noble

As usual, I joined the annual Sydney University Bushwalkers Walk to the Coxs River. This walk has been held in mid December for many years. I travelled up the Mountains to Megalong with Roger, an old friend, and we were … Continue reading →

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