Category Archives: Bushwalking

Upper Blue Mountains Heritage Walk – 12 October 2022

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was a nice day out in the Upper Blue Mountains – looking for heritage sites. The party was Bob, Doug, Pete and myself. During the day we examined a most interesting Aboriginal site – an occupation shelter, which had … Continue reading →

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Wolli Ck and Cooks River Walk – 11 October 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks bird survey, I went looking for a Tawny Frogmouth on its nest in Ewen Park. After finding it, I headed to Permanent Avenue and caught a bus to Bexley North. From there, I made my way down … Continue reading →

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Sun Valley – Long Angle Gully Walk – 5 October 2022

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Dave Noble

Growing up in Springwood, I had visited Long Angle Gully quite a few times when young, and camped at the junction of Fitzgeralds Creek with the scouts on one occasion. And I had been to Sun Valley as well, but … Continue reading →

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Visit to Oatley Park – 4 October 2022

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Dave Noble

The day before, I had suggested to Valerie and Sue that we take advantage of the good weather while it lasts and visit Oatley Park. I thought there may be some orchids out, and there is usually good range of … Continue reading →

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Bonnie Doon Walk – 28 September 2022

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself spent a very interesting day walking in the Blue Mountains near Katoomba. The main purpose was to have a look at the waterfalls of Bonnie Doon. The waterfalls were a notable omission on my Waterfalls of the … Continue reading →

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Blue Gum Forest – 90th Anniversary Celebration 2 – 4 September 2022

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Dave Noble

I was able to attend the 90th Anniversary of Blue Gum Forest being saved. For bushwalkers and many others, Blue Gum Forest is a very special place. It is not only a magnificent natural forest, deep in the heart of … Continue reading →

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Curra Moors Wildflower Walk – 1 September 2022

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Dave Noble

Spring had arrived! It was time to visit the wildflowers of the Curra Moors in Royal National Park. Valerie had suggested this as a walk, and I was glad to be able to join her. The display of wildflowers was … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Gardens of Stone 20 – 21 August 2022

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Dave Noble

Keith had invited me to join him on a weekend walk in the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area. His intention was to do a through trip involving a car shuffle. This would allow us to see a lot of … Continue reading →

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Waterfall to Heathcote via Uloola Falls – 18 August 2022

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant walk in Royal National Park accompanied by Sue. We caught the train to Waterfall and were soon on the fire road to Uloola Falls. One of the highlights of walking in Royal National Park at this … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully Nature Walk – 9 August 2022

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Dave Noble

My friend Don suggested a walk to visit Birdwood Gully at Springwood. I hadn’t seen Don for a while and was keen to catch up, and Birdwood Gully is always a nice place to visit. So I travelled to Springwood … Continue reading →

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