Category Archives: Bushwalking

Aboriginal Art Near Springwood Ridge – 16 April 2026

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Dave Noble

I had suggested a trip to Bob and Dog to visit some Aboriginal art caves along the Springwood Ridge, north of the old St Columbus Seminary at Winmalee. So we travelled to Springwood and then turned off along Hawkesbury Road … Continue reading →

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Box Head Walk – 9 April 2026

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Dave Noble

I had been been on a walk to Box Head ,on the north side of Broken Bay, with Bob back in 2022. It is well worth visiting. On this trip, the plan was to walk out towards Box Head, then … Continue reading →

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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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