Category Archives: Bushwalking

The Old Hartley Shale Railway – 21 October 2017

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Dave Noble

A group of us were heading up the Blue Mountains on the weekend to attend a book launch at Mt Tomah the next day. We intended to camp that night at Mt Wilson so we could get to the book … Continue reading →

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A Wet Walk at Blackheath – Colliers Causeway – 20 October 2017

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself had gone up the mountains and were wondering what bushwalk would be best. It was wet and misty and more rain was forecast during the day. I suggested the walk at Blackheath – through Centennial Glen, then … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park – Northern Coastline – Photo Essay

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Dave Noble

Here are some photos of another trip to Royal National Park. This time I was concentrating on the area near Curracurrong and Eagle Rock. I walked there and back from Bundeena.

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Oatley Park – Nature Walk – 17 October 2017

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant walk around Oatley Park. It was organised by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association. In the party were Brian, Ken, Allen, Val, Sue, Esther, Peter, Theo, myself and we were later joined by Digi … Continue reading →

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Little Switzerland and Wentworth Pass – 10 October 2017

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Dave Noble

I was heading up the Mountains with Bob for a day trip. We had discussed a few possible walks, and had decided on a walk at Blackheath, but when we stopped for coffee at Lawson, the weather was not the … Continue reading →

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Carne Creek Gorge and the Dry Canyon 6 – 8 October 2017

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant weekend spent with a group of friends camped at the head of the Dry Canyon in Wollemi National Park close to the Glow Worm Tunnel Road. Digi Dave and myself headed up a day early … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park – Photo Walk – 5 October 2017

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Dave Noble

David Hufton invited me to join him on a photo walk in Royal National Park. We chose to do a walk along the Coastal Track south from Wattamolla. This would allow us to photograph landscapes, birds, flowers and perhaps some … Continue reading →

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SUBW Presidents Bludge Trip – 30 September – 2 October 2017

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Dave Noble

Each year, Sydney University Bushwalkers hold a walk to the Kowmung River on the October long weekend. The walk is called the “PBT” for “President’s Bludge Trip”. This was the 44th PBT. This year it was led by club president Rebecca … Continue reading →

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The Royal Coastal Track – 21 September 2017

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was my first time walking all the way along the Coastal Track in Royal National Park as a daytrip. Royal is such as beautiful national park that it is worth spending more time there if you can. As a … Continue reading →

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Field of Mars Reserve – 19 September 2017

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Dave Noble

The Field of mars Reserve is another bushland remnant in Sydney and one that I had not visited before. Before starting my walk through the Reserve I downloaded two maps – one here (from the City of Ryde Council)and the other … Continue reading →

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