Category Archives: Bushwalking

Walking in Tasmania – Walls of Jerusalem Walk 9 – 12 March 2019

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

Our third walk in Tasmania was to the Walls of Jerusalem. On the trip was Wendy and myself. We had farewelled Steph – she was heading up the Arm River Track to climb Mt Ossa. We headed up to the … Continue reading →

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Walking in Tasmania – Du Cane Range Walk 1 – 6 March 2019

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was the second walk we had planned in Tasmania. On the walk, as well as Wendy and myself, we were joined by Steph, and also, from Pine Valley Hut, by Freddy. The Du Cane Range is one of my … Continue reading →

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Walking in Tasmania – Frenchmans Cap 25 – 28 February 2019

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Dave Noble

Wendy had invited me to join her on a holiday in Tasmania. Her main objective was Federation Peak, but recent bushfires resulted in that area being closed. To replace it, I had suggested a traverse of the Du Cane Range. … Continue reading →

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Jibbon – Bonnie Vale Walk – 13 February 2019

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant day spent in the northern part of Royal National Park on a walk led by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW. I travelled to Bundeena by train to Cronulla and then the Ferry. … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches – Walking, Swimming and Birding – 5 February 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

A hot day was forecast. I was keen to get outdoors, but not looking for anything too strenuous. And some swimming would be nice. I ended up catching a B-Line bus to Mona Vale and then walking out to the … Continue reading →

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Lake Eckersley Walk – 30 January 2019

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Dave Noble

More hot weather! I was keen to get outdoors, but didn’t want to do anything too strenuous, so though a short walk from Heathcote to Lake Eckersley on the Woronora River may be nice. I certainly did have a pleasant … Continue reading →

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Escaping the Heat – Kangaroo Creek – 22 January 2019

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

I was keen to escape from the heat, so thought a short walk down to the great swimming hole that I had been to last week may be nice. The pool proved to be a great refuge. On the way … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 18 January 2019

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Dave Noble

More heatwave conditions! Sydney had been experiencing an unpleasant spell of very hot weather. Too hot to do the walk to and from many swimming holes. But it still nice to get out. So I thought I would do a … Continue reading →

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Kangaroo Creek Walk – 13 January 2019

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant walk to a great swimming hole in Kangaroo Creek. The walk was on the program of the National Parks Association of NSW and organised by Brian Everingham. The party was Brian, Sue, Ross, Helen, Dorothy, Valerie, … Continue reading →

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Nature at Wolli Creek – 11 January 2019

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent an interesting afternoon, accompanied by Digi Dave along the lower part of Wolli Creek. We walked along the bank of the creek from its junction with the Cooks River to Turrella Reserve. At the start, we walked along … Continue reading →

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