Category Archives: Bushwalking

Royal National Park – Whales and Birds – 27 July 2018

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Dave Noble

I joined Brian Everingham and a group from the National Parks Association of NSW for a photo walk at Wottamolla. We later continued with some bird photography at Audley. In the party, as well as Brian, was Sue, Alan, Ken, … Continue reading →

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Bruce’s Walk (Western Section) – 26 July 2018

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Dave Noble

Neither Bob nor myself had visited Bruce’s Walk. It is a walking track constructed in the Blue Mountains, nor far north of the railway line, around 1931. It follows the easement of an electrical transmission line constructed shortly before, that … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – Whales and Raptors – 23 July 2018

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

After seeing the Peregrine Falcon my trip of 13 July, I was keen to see if it was still in the area, so I made another trip to Malabar Headland. Before you visit the headland you need to ensure the … Continue reading →

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Asgard Plateau Weekend 21-22 August 2018

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant bushwalking and camping trip with friends to celebrate two birthdays. We headed to a nice campsite at Asgard Swamp on the Asgard Plateau at the head of the Grose Valley at Mt Victoria. It was a … Continue reading →

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St Ives to Mt Kuring-gai Walk – 18 July 2018

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Dave Noble

Bob suggested this walk, part of the Harbour to Hawkesbury Track, and it featured tracks that neither of us had visited before. Earlier we had walked from St Ives to Roseville Bridge along Middle Harbour Creek. This time we would … Continue reading →

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A New Pass on Lockleys Pylon – 12 July 2018

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Dave Noble

Bob had suggested this trip for a while. Earlier he had seen, from Pulpit Rock Lookout, a possible new pass on the side of Lockleys Pylon in the Grose Valley. He knew of a climbers pass from the Lockleys Pylon … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully – Fungi and Orchids – 11 July 2018

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was an opportunity to catch up with an old friend – Don, and his daughter Elata and her cousin Elena for a nice walk down Birdwood Gully at Springwood. We were looking for fungi – but not a lot … Continue reading →

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Bundeena to Marley Walk – 6 July 2018

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

David Hufton was keen on a walk, and after some discussion we decided to walk down part of the coastline in Royal National Park – from Bundeena to Marley. I was after some photos of whales, but the only ones … Continue reading →

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Kites, Kestrels and Kiama – The Kiama Coast Walk – Northern Section – 5 July 2018

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Dave Noble

I travelled down by train with Bob to do the Kiama Coast Walk between Minnamurra and Kiama. After getting off the train, we made our way to the start of the Coastal Path near the Minnamurra River. It was a … Continue reading →

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Darling Mills Creek to Parramatta Walk – 28 July 2018

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had visited Darling Mills Creek back in 2015 (see here). I can remember before that trip – Bob pointing out Darling Mills Creek while driving along the M2 and he mentioned that there was a walking track along it. … Continue reading →

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