Category Archives: Bushwalking

Wolli Creek – Orchids and Flying Foxes – 14 December 2015

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Dave Noble

This was another short nature walk along a section of Wolli Creek – between Bardwell Park and Turrella. I wanted to see how the Hyacinth Orchids had seen last trip were progressing and also spend  bit more time photographing the … Continue reading →

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Walk to the Coxs River – 12-13 December 2015

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Dave Noble

I joined a large group of Sydney University Bushwalkers and friends for the annual Christmas Walk down to the Coxs River via the Six Foot Track. On the way down to Megalong, the group I was with stopped off at … Continue reading →

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North Head Walk – 9 December 2015

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Dave Noble

I took a ferry to Manly and then set out on the circuit walk around North Head. This was a pleasant place to spend an afternoon. The possibility of thunderstorms was forecast – for around 2 pm – and I … Continue reading →

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Karloo Pool – Nature Walk – 7 December 2015

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Dave Noble

Another walk organised by Brian Everingham for the National Parks Association. This was planned to be a morning walk from Heathcote to the Karloo Pool on Kangaroo Creek in Royal National Park and then return. There would be plenty of time … Continue reading →

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Wollangambe River Clean Up – 6 December 2015

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Dave Noble

A clean up day had been organised by Alex Allchin, from the Colong Foundation, for the Wollangambe River. I have mentioned earlier about the massive spill of coal fines from a containment dam at the Clarence Colliery into the Wollangambe River and … Continue reading →

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Walking at Mt Banks and Mt Wilson – 5 December 2015

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Dave Noble

I was heading up the Blue Mountains with friends John and Chuin Nee, and their young sons Jasper and Sebastian. We were heading up to the Wollangambe River Clean Up organised for the next day. We intended to camp the … Continue reading →

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Darling Mills Creek and Lake Parramatta Walk – 4 December 2015

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Dave Noble

This is another walk I did in a series exploring the remnant bushland in Sydney. Travelling along the M2 at various times, I had noticed that the motorway crosses what seems to be a fairly good section of bushland a … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 2 December 2015

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Dave Noble

This was another walk organised by Brian Everingham from the National Parks Association. It was on the walks program as a nature and photography walk. Last week, Brian had led a walk along the nearby Cooks River. We met at … Continue reading →

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East Hills to Padstow Walk – 22 November 2015

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Dave Noble

I got the idea for this walk, and downloaded walks notes from the Wild Walks Website. I had not walked in this area before and this particular walk seemed the longest one on the website for that area. It was easy … Continue reading →

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Maitland Bay Walk – 12 November 2015

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Dave Noble

Keith had organised this walk for Chris and myself. Also on the walk was Keith’s wife Rose.  We all used to regularly walk together back in the 1970’s and we had shared many great adventures in the bush. We made … Continue reading →

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