Category Archives: Bushwalking

The Victory Track – Sassafras Gully – 2 April 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Dave Noble

I joined Bob, Doug, Nipper and Airdrie on a very nice walk from Faulconbridge to Springwood via the Victory Track which takes you through the upper parts of Sassafras Gully. The others did a side trip up to Numantia Falls, … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 28 March 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

After the morning bird survey along the Greenway, I decided to visit Wolli Creek Regional Park in the afternoon to see what fungi was out. I walked along the Two Valleys Track between Bexley North and Turrella. Lycoperdon perlatum Tremella … Continue reading →

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Aboriginal Art Near Maroota – 26 March 2026

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Dave Noble

Bob, Doug and myself headed out to Maroota to look for some Aboriginal art sites we had recently heard about. On earlier trips we had visited several engravings sites in the Maroota area. This trip, we were hoping to find … Continue reading →

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Fungi Along Magdala Creek – 24 March 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant day in the Blue Mountains at Springwood with Sue and Valerie. We travelled up by train, and after a coffee stop, we headed down Magdala Creek via Fairy Dell. I was interested in seeing what fungi … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Wolli Creek – 8 March 2026

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Dave Noble

I visited the upper part of Wolli Creek – the part of the Wolli Creek Regional Park between Bexley North and Bardwell Park stations, on a short walk looking for fungi. Here is some –

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Wolli Creek Walk – 6 March 2026

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Dave Noble

I did a short walk down part of the Two Valleys Track along Wolli Creek. I walked from Girrahween Park to Turrella Reserve. I was mainly interested in photographing fungi – but did not find that much out. Blue-tongued Skink … Continue reading →

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Gabrugal Yana Walk – 5 March 2026

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Dave Noble

Bob was keen on a walk, and with a forecast for some warm humid weather, I suggested doing the Gabrugal Yana Walk in the Western Sydney Parklands. This, for us was an out and back walk from Cecil Hills. It … Continue reading →

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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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