Category Archives: Bushwalking

Ironbark Creek Walk – Popran National Park – 28 August 2019

I had been on a previous trip to Popran National Park not long before and had been impressed with the area. That trip was with Bob, and we were both keen to visit the park again. One feature of Popran … Continue reading

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Red Rocks Weekend 24 – 25 August 2019

It was good to spend a weekend in the Northern Blue Mountains with a group of friends. John and Chuin Nee had organised the walk, and with them went their young sons Jasper and Sebastian, Eugene, Dave Os, Martin, Steffy, … Continue reading

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Urban Coastal Walking – Milsons Point to Waverton – 21 August 2019

This was a pleasant half day out with the National Parks Association of NSW on a walk led by Brian Everingham. Also on the walk were Gary, Sue B, Sue W, Esther, Claire, Kevin, Allen, Derek, Karen, Paul, Terry and … Continue reading

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Wattamolla to Marley Walk – 20 August 2019

Another walk in Royal National Park. Another chance to see wildflowers, birds and great scenery. Digi Dave and myself set out from Wattamolla carpark along the Coastal Track. A windy day was forecast, but most of the time we enjoyed … Continue reading

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Coastal Walking – Maroubra to La Perouse – 16 August 2019

Su Li had a few days off work, so was keen on a mid-week walk. I put forward a number of suggestions and we ended up deciding on a walk along to coast from Maroubra to La Perouse. I have … Continue reading

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Mill Creek Loop – 15 August 2019

I have been to Mill Creek a fair bit recently on trip with the Sydney Fungal Studies Group to look at the interesting fungi that can be found there. But its also a great place to start bushwalks. Two walks … Continue reading

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Curra Moors Walk – 7 August 2019

I joined Brian Everingham and others from the National Parks Association of NSW on a walk through the Curra Moors of Royal National Park. August is a good time to visit the park for the wildflowers, and indeed on this … Continue reading

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Walk to Eagle Rock – 24 July 2019

A day walking along the Coastal Track in Royal National Park is always great. I joined Brian Everingham and his party for a walk to Eagle Rock and back from Wottamolla. Brian had organised he walk for the National Parks … Continue reading

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Lane Cove River Fungi – Revisit 2 – 19 July 2019

This was another trip to check out the Parrot Waxcaps (Gliophorus psitacinus var. psittacinus) that are found in a small moist area along the Lane Cove River. I found them still out, a bit drier, but not that much different … Continue reading

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Fungi in the Lane Cove Valley – 12 July 2019

This was an excellent fungi spotting trip. I caught the metro to Macquarie Park and then walked to Lane Cove National Park. I followed the Riverside Path to the weir near the Park Visitor Centre. I crossed on the weir … Continue reading

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