Category Archives: Bushwalking

Lycon Plateau Walk – 24 August 2017

On a recent trip to Butterbox Point near Mt Hay, I had seen what I thought might be a good lookout on the far side of Rocky Points Ravine. It was a rocky outcrop that I thought may provide a … Continue reading

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Cape Banks Walk – 19 August 2017

Sydney was experiencing a period of very windy weather which made it unpleasant to be outdoors in exposed places. But on the other hand, it provided some spectacular seas. I was keen to be out in the bush but not … Continue reading

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Middle Harbour Creek Walk – 17 August 2017

This was a pleasant walk from St Ives to Roseville Bridge mainly along a good track on the banks of Middle Harbour Creek in Garigal National Park. I met up with Bob on the bus. I joined the bus (197) … Continue reading

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 15 August 2017

Another pleasant walk down part of the Two Valleys Track along part of Wolli Creek. This time I caught a bus to Earlwood, and started walking up from Bardwell Park for a bit, then back down, and along the track … Continue reading

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Asgard Plateau Weekend – 4 – 6 August 2017

I spent an enjoyable weekend in the mountains with a large group of friends camping at Asgard Swamp at Mt Victoria. It was a birthday camp for one of the participants, but we all celebrated being out in the bush … Continue reading

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Nature at Wolli Creek – 3 August 2017

After a little bit of recent rain (only 7 mm) earlier in the week, I thought it may be worth a look for fungi along Wolli Creek. I was not that hopeful however, and also took a telephoto lens as … Continue reading

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Medlow Bath to Radiata Plateau Walk – 2 August 2017

Bob and myself decided to have a look at the shale ledge between The Three Brothers at Medlow Bath and Blacks Ladders on the Radiata Plateau. The only information we had about this walk was firstly a note marked on … Continue reading

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Coastal Walking at Kiama – Minnamurra to Bombo – 31 July 2017

Brian Everingham invited me to join him on his walk for the National Parks Association of NSW along the Kiama Coastal Walk from Minnamurra to Kiama. I had done this walk last year and a few weeks earlier had redone … Continue reading

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Radiata Plateau – Walk and Rally – 30 July 2017

My friend Wendy was going to attend the Blue Mountains Conservations Society’s rally to Keep Radiata Plateau Wild at Cahills Lookout at Katoomba on Sunday afternoon. I suggested a short walk on the Plateau would be a good idea before … Continue reading

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Burning Palms Walk – 26 July 2017

It was pleasant to join Alan and Megan Pryke, Digi Dave and some cavers on a walk with Carsten Peter to Burning Palms Beach at Royal National Park. Carsten, was on a visit to Australia to attend a caving conference … Continue reading

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