Category Archives: Bushwalking

Wolli Creek Walk – 21 January 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Visit to Killalea Regional Park – 11 December 2023

I joined Brian Everingham and party for a visit to Killalea Regional Park on the coast just south of Shellharbour. This was a trip with the National Parks Association of NSW. In the party was Brian, Sue, Valerie, Elaine and … Continue reading

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Coastal Walking in Royal National Park – Burning Palms to Werrong Beach – 7 December 2023

I had had this walk on my “to do” list for a fair while. And had even set out to do it on solo walk back in 2016. So when Bob suggested it for our weekly bushwalk, I was quite … Continue reading

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Wolli Creek Walk – 5 December 2023

A hot day was forecast. I was keen to get outdoors, but not keen to spend too long in the hot weather. So I decided to do short local walk along the Two Valleys Track – along Wolli Creek downstream … Continue reading

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