Category Archives: Bushwalking

Wolli Creek Walk – 31 December 2020

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Dave Noble

With a forecast of more rain, I thought it wise not to venture too far from home, but I was keen to get outside, at least while I could. So I set out for Bexley North and walked own the … Continue reading →

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Engadine Falls Walk – 30 December 2020

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Dave Noble

I had never been to Engadine Falls before even though it is very easy to reach, being close to a fire road between Engadine and Loftus. I thought after recent rain, that it may be worth a visit. My plan … Continue reading →

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Lawson South Waterfall Circuit – 28 December 2020

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Dave Noble

I had spent the night at Blackheath with the remnants of the canyoning party from the day before. We had thought about doing another canyon, but the weather was cooler and thunderstorms were predicted for later in the day. So … Continue reading →

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Dawn at Govetts Leap – 28 December 2020

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Dave Noble

After canyoning, some of us stayed the night at Blackheath, enjoying Enmoore’s hospitality. I got up early in the morning and wandered down the road a sort distance to Govetts Leap for sunrise. The sunrise was a bit of a … Continue reading →

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Hazelbrook – North Waterfall Walk – 24 December 2020

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Dave Noble

I was visiting my sister and brother in law at Hazelbrook, and during the afternoon, I visited the waterfall walk near their place. I had packed my camera. As well as the waterfalls, I was looking out for birds and … Continue reading →

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Nature at Oatley Park – 22 December 2020

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent a nice day wandering around the tracks at Oatley Park. There was a lot to see plenty of birds, orchids and lots of Water Dragons. This visit, I walked from Oatley Station, and started off along the lower … Continue reading →

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Mid Mountains Weekend 19 – 20 December 2020

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Dave Noble

Wendy had organised a get together of friends. The plan was to meet at the Royal Hotel at Springwood for dinner, then walk down into Birdwood Gully to look for Fireflies and Glow-worms. At the dinner were Wendy, Enmoore, Don … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 16 December 2020

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Dave Noble

I made a quick visit to Malabar Headland National Park this morning. I had checked the weather forecast the evening before and it looked like the morning would be fine and the afternoon wet. I should have checked the forecast … Continue reading →

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Coxs River Christmas Walk 12 – 13 December 2020

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Dave Noble

It was nice to attend the Sydney University Bushwalkers Christmas Walk to the Coxs River last weekend. The year before things were quite different with bushfires raging nearby, the walk was changed from the Coxs River to Sassafras Gully. So … Continue reading →

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Kangaroo Creek Walk – 6 December 2020

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Dave Noble

It was going to be a hot day. A walked to some nice swimming holes in Royal National Park seemed like a good idea – so I did not hesitate to join friends for this activity. The plan was to … Continue reading →

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