Category Archives: Bushwalking

Dawn and Dusk at Katoomba 1 – 2 January 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had been thinking of heading up to Katoomba for a fair while for some dawn photography of the Three Sisters. On a trip last year to Juliets Balcony, I noted that it seemed to be the only lookout where … Continue reading →

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The SUBW Christmas Walk to the Coxs River 16 – 17 December 2017

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Dave Noble

Each year, not long before Christmas, a walk in organised by Sydney University Bushwalkers to the Coxs River. This year, the walk was organised by Ashley Burke. I had gone up to Blackheath with Wendy, and we had first made … Continue reading →

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Burning Palms and The Figure Eight Pool – 14 December 2017

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Dave Noble

A very hot day was forecast and David Hufton was keen on a walk that involved some swimming. We had originally intended to go to some pools near Campbeltown – but the forces there was for temperatures around 40°C – … Continue reading →

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Karloo Pool Walk – 12 December 2017

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a very enjoyable half day walk to the Karloo Pool in Royal National Park. The walk was organised by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association of NSW, As well as Brian, there was Theo, Ken, Peter, John … Continue reading →

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Oatley Park – More Nature Photography – 10 December 2017

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I enjoyed another nice day wandering around the tracks at Oatley Park. This turned out to be a very similar trip, both in route and with what I observed to my previous trip a few weeks earlier. I started out … Continue reading →

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Minnamurra to Kiama Coast Walk – 8 December 2017

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I headed down to Minnamurra with David Hufton for some photography and a walk along the coast to Kiama. We started from the park where the Minnamurra River joins the sea. This is a beautiful spot. The path climbs up … Continue reading →

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Burning Palms Walk – 4 December 2017

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Dave Noble

A wet day was forecast for our walk from Garrawarra to Burning Palms and around the loop through the Palm Jungle and along the Coastal Track and then back along Garrawarra Ridge. Brian Everingham had organised the walk for the … Continue reading →

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Wattamolla to Little Marley – Photo Walk – 1 December 2017

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant day spent in Royal National Park accompanied by David Hufton. We walked from Wattamolla to Little Marley and then headed back the same way after lunch. Lots of birds, insects and wildflowers were out. Nice. … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully Walk – 29 November 2017

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Dave Noble

I was heading up the mountains. Later in the day, I would be attending a meeting at Springwood, so I thought it would be nice to do a walk in that area first. I got off the train at Faulconbridge … Continue reading →

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Tahmoor Gorge – 19 November 2017

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Dave Noble

I had been hoping to return to Tahmoor Gorge for a while now to get photos of the gorge below the Mermaids Pool. This is very beautiful and quite wild area and certainly deserves to be in a National Park. … Continue reading →

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