Category Archives: Bushwalking

More Fungi Photography – 19-28 June 2015

In recent days the abundance of fungi near Sydney has been amazing. I’m not sure whether it is due to suitable weather for fungi fruiting (cool and wet) or due to better observing and increased knowledge of what and where to … Continue reading

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Medlow Bath Walk – 16 June 2015

I headed up the mountains with Bob to Medlow Bath. Bob was keen to check out some of the old walking tracks behind the Hydro Majestic Hotel. I had been on those tracks once before and I too was keen … Continue reading

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Dry Canyon Weekend – 13 – 15 June 2015

We had two birthdays to celebrate – Jasper’s and Digi Dave’s, so we headed up to the Blue Mountains and out into Wollemi National Park to set up camp at the head of the Dry Canyon. There is a nice … Continue reading

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More Fungi from Sassafras Gully – 11 June 2015

After a recent trip down Sassafras Gully, I was keen to return to see how the fungi was going. I had found some strange fungi on the last trip and I was interested to see if any more was out. … Continue reading

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Mt Solitary and Kedumba Valley Walk – 6 – 8 June 2015

The original plan for the June Long Weekend was to head out to the Gardens of Stone. However, some of the other people on the walk got sick at the last minute, so I had to change plans. On the … Continue reading

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More Colourful Fungi at Sassafras Gully – 3 June 2015

I returned to visit Sassafras Gully at Springwood again. Despite fairly dry weather a lot of fungi was out – and it was very nice fungi too. Very colourful. Some of the fungi that I spotted are perhaps new species … Continue reading

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Lane Cove Valley Walk – 1 June 2015

After seeing a fantastic display of fungi out at Lane Cove Bushland Park, I though it may be worthwhile doing a walk through part of Lane Cove Valley between Thornleigh and Porters Creek Bridge. This was a station to station … Continue reading

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Wolli Creek – Fungi Walk – 30 May 2015

I went for a walk today along the bushland area of Wolli Creek to see what fungi may be out. I started from Bexley North Station and walked down the Twin Valleys Track all the way to the junction with … Continue reading

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Fungi at Mt Wilson and Mt Tomah – 28 May 2015

I was up the mountains with Digi Dave. The day before we had gone to Coachwood Glen to photograph the amazing fungi there. After that we had gone to the Family Hotel at Katoomba for dinner and then camped near … Continue reading

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Looking for Frank Walford’s Cave – 26 May 2015

Bob and myself travelled up the mountains and headed out the road at Medlow Bath past Katoomba Airport and parked at the lookout at Point Pilcher. Our object was to find an obscure old cave used as a retreat by … Continue reading

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