Category Archives: Bushwalking

Kincumber Mountain and Winney Bay Coast Walk – 27 February 2025

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Dave Noble

Bob had suggested coastal walk, on the rock platforms under the cliffs between Winney Bay and Avoca Beach on the Central Coast near Terrigal. We thought the walk would be easier in low tide, and as that was in the … Continue reading →

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Store Beach and The Wormhole – 21 February 2025

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Dave Noble

I suggested a walk to Store Beach near the Quarantine Station at North Head to Bob. This beach is normally accessed by boat, but in low tide, it is possible to walk around the shore from the nearby Collins Beach. … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully Walk – 20 January 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Dave Noble

I was keen to head to Birdwood Gully at Springwood to see if any early season fungi was out due to recent rain. I persuaded Valerie and Sue to join me. We travelled up to Springwood by train and after … Continue reading →

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Fred Caterson Reserve – 16 January 2025

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Dave Noble

Sue, Valerie and myself had thought about heading up to Springwood for a walk down Birdwood Gully to look for fungi and birds, but two factors made this a poor option – a train strike and rain. So as an … Continue reading →

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Cape Baily Walk – 13 January 2025

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Dave Noble

Valerie, Sue and myself had been planning a walk, and due to a number of factors we decided to visit the cliffs at Kurnell in Kamay Botany Bay National Park. We had been out on these cliffs in October last … Continue reading →

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Jibbon Walk – 16 December 2024

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined Brian Everingham and party from the National Parks Association of NSW for a very nice walk in Royal National Park. It was  a half day walk from Bundeena and then a loop around the Jibbon and back to … Continue reading →

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SUBW Coxs River Xmas Walk 14 – 15 December 2024

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

It was time for the Sydney University Bushwalkers Christmas Walk to the Coxs River. Like last year, I travelled up with Roger, and we we’re soon in Megalong, and walking down the Six Foot Track.

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Malabar Headland – 2 December 2024

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Dave Noble

The Peregrine Falcon season at Malabar Headland has been a frustrating one this season. On our previous visit, it looked like things may have been looking up, with possible late season nesting. Both adult Peregrine Falcons were perched near the … Continue reading →

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Coast Walking – Scarborough to Bulli – 29 November 2024

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Dave Noble

Bob had suggested this walk, and it sounded like a good one to do on a wet day with low tide. We traveled down to Scarborough by train, and there met up with Doug. The plan was to walk along … Continue reading →

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Raptors in Royal – 25 November 2024

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Dave Noble

I was keen on a walk to the sea cliffs in Royal National Park to see how a breeding pair of Peregrine Falcons were going. Valerie and her great niece Izzy joined me. We had a very enjoyable walk. We … Continue reading →

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