Category Archives: Bushwalking

Kiama Coast Walk – Part 1 – Gerringong to Kiama – 16 October 2016

The coast near Kiama is quite interesting – with some dramatic sea stacks, columnar basalt and blow holes. I heard online about the Kiama Coast Walk and was keen to explore it. The official walk goes from Minnamurra to Kiama … Continue reading →

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The Waterfalls of Box Creek – 12-14 October 2016

David Hufton had suggested a photographic trip to the Boyd Plateau. I always enjoy that area. Some thoughts were to go to either or both of Morong Falls or Box Creek. We ended up going to Box Creek and spent … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park – Southern Coastline II

It had only been a few weeks since my previous visit to this part of the coast in Royal National Park. On that trip, I had been unsuccessful in photographing the Figure Eight Pool. I had the right tidal conditions … Continue reading →

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Old Todd’s Hut at Kingdom Come

During the week I did a walk with my sisters and their husbands to Kingdom Come in Heathcote National Park. Or, more accurately – the walk was through the park, with Kingdom Come being just outside it. Kingdom Come, or … Continue reading →

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2016 SUBW – PBT – October Long Weekend

Last weekend I went on the 43rd PBT, the annual President’s Bludge Trip held by Sydney University Bushwalkers on the October long weekend. This year the trip was co-led by Ashley as well as by Joy, the 2016 president. By … Continue reading →

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SUBW 70th Anniversary Celebration – 28 September 2016

I had the pleasure of attending the 70th Anniversary Celebration of SUBW – Sydney University Bush Walkers which was held on the evening of 28th September in a craft brewery at Camperdown. The event was a trip down memory lane. … Continue reading →

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South Head Walk – 26 September 2016

Last week I headed out to North Head, so I thought that this week I would visit South Head. Both areas are wishing Sydney harbour National Park, but South Head is a lot smaller. So to extend the walk I … Continue reading →

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Red Rocks Walk – 24 – 25 September 2016

I joined several groups of friends and we headed up to the Red Rocks on the weekend to celebrate some birthdays. In the party were John, Chuin Nee, Jasper, Sebastian, Keith, Rob, Martin, Steffy, Stu, Su Li, Brent, Rik, Talia, Michael, Dan … Continue reading →

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North Head Walk – 22 September 2016

Some rain was forecast, but I was keen to get out for a walk. I caught the train to Circular Quay and then jumped on the Manly Ferry. On the way, the weather was looking more ominous, so I changed … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park – Southern Coastline

It had been a while since I had been to the Figure Eight Pool on the southern coastline at Royal National Park. For some reason it has become a popular place for Instagrammers to head to with their selfie sticks. … Continue reading →

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