Category Archives: Bushwalking

Eurama – Numantia Falls Walk – 19 May 2022

This was an interesting walk with Bob visiting a number of historic ruins and old tracks at Faulconbridge. Neither of us had visited the ruins before. The history of the old building can be found here and on the Blue … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Fungi – 13 May 2022

It had been a while since I had visited Wolli Creek – the nearest bushland to where I live. So I decided to do an afternoon walk from Bexley North down the creek along the Two Valleys Track. I was … Continue reading →

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Fungi at the Castra Falls Circuit – 8 May 2022

Castra Falls is another place I have found great for fungi. The falls lie in a scenic reserve within a forest planation. There is a loop track that visits series of waterfalls. The track was constructed and is maintained by … Continue reading →

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Narawntapu National Park – 3 May 2022

I have been to this national park on Tasmania’s north coast a few times, but Roger had not seen it, so it looked like a great place to visit before Roger had to head back to the mainland. As well … Continue reading →

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Bushwalking in the Tasmanian Highlands 25 April – 1 May 2022

Bushwalking in the alpine areas of Tasmania is always very special. The weather can be challenging, so can the scrub and terrain, but the wild beauty is amazing. It is a privilege to return to some of the wild places … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove Valley Walk – 19 April 2022

It had been a while since I had visited the Lane Cove Valley, so I caught a train to Thornleigh and then set off for the Oval and the Great North Walk track. I was surprised however to find sign … Continue reading →

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Kings Tableland Weekend 16 – 17 April 2022

Wendy had organised a camping weekend on Kings Tableland. A lot of the Blue Mountains – council reserves and the National Park were party closed due to geological instabilities after the very wet period (and a double fatality following a … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek and Cooks River Walk – 16 Apr 2022

It had been a while since I had walked down the Two Valleys Track along Wolli Creek and I thought it would be good to see what fungi was out. So I caught a bus to Bexley North and set … Continue reading →

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Refuge Bay Walk – 14 April 2022

Bob and myself had decided on a walk to visit Refuge Bay on West Head, in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. Rain was forecast on the day – but it was more likely very early in the morning. But when we … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully – Mainly Fungi – 11 April 2022

I spent an enjoyable day wandering around Birdwood Gully at Springwood. The fungi is starting to pick up at last. On this trip, I entered the gully from Boland Avenue, near the Station, as usual and walked all the way … Continue reading →

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