Category Archives: Bushwalking

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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Budderoo National Park and The Barren Grounds – 16 – 17 September 2017

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Dave Noble

John and Chuin Nee and their family were planning on a camping weekend at Carrington Falls in Budderoo National Park on the Southern Highlands. Quite a few friends joined them. In the party were – John, Chuin Nee, Jasper, Seby, … Continue reading →

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Yardleys Cave and Houris Kitchen – 14 September 2017

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Dave Noble

I can remember years ago on a trip to Blue Gum Forest via Lockleys Pylon stopping just above the decent down to the Forest from the cliffs to take some photos and seeing people having lunch in a nearby cave … Continue reading →

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Photography at Cape Banks – 13 September 2017

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Dave Noble

David Hufton was keen for an afternoon of photography. I suggested a few places and we decided on Cape Banks at Kamay – Botany Bay National Park. We parked at the carpark for the Westpac Helicopter Base, and from there … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park – The Northern Coastline – Photographic Essay

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

Royal National Park is a joy and wonder to visit this time of the year. The wildflowers are blooming, the birds are very active feeding and showing off to prospective mates and the landscape is so beautiful. Its a good … Continue reading →

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Nature at Wolli Creek – 8 September 2017

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Dave Noble

I walked a short section of the Two Valleys Track between Bardwell Park and Turrella recently seeing what was out. Looks like I was a bit early for some of the orchids and far too early to see any baby … Continue reading →

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