Category Archives: Bushwalking

National Pass and The Valley of the Waters – Wentworth Falls – 18 January 2014

Claire had organised a surprise birthday party walk for her husband, and our good friend, John on Sunday. They had travelled down from their home near Rockhampton in Queensland to the Blue Mountains. A lot of John’s friends made it … Continue reading

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Flying Foxes of Wolli Creek

I visited Wolli Creek last week on a bushwalk from Bexley North Station to Turella Station. On the way I stopped to photograph some of the fruit bats (Flying Foxes) in a colony near the creek. It is good to … Continue reading

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Wolgan River Walk – 27 – 29 December 2014

This was another walk organised by Wendy. As well as myself, she was joined by Keith and Peter. Our aim was to walk down the Wolgan River and if possible check out some features near the Annie Rowan Creek junction. … Continue reading

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Woodford Walks – 24 December 2014

I had been invited to spend Christmas Eve with my sister and her husband, who live at Woodford, and I thought it may be nice to do some of the short walks in the area. The first walk we did … Continue reading

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SUBW Christmas Walk to the Coxs River – 13-14 December 2014

I joined a large group of Sydney University Bushwalkers and friends to walk down and camp on the Coxs River just off the SixFoot Track. The Coxs River at the campsite is delightful. It flows through a granite area and … Continue reading

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Sydney Coastal Walking – Palm Beach to Narrabeen – 3 December 2014

A few weeks realiser I had looked down this bit of coast from Barrenjoey. Despite being very developed it looked worthwhile exploring – so I decided to walk this section of the Coastal Walk. I got up early. It was … Continue reading

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Grey Hat Falls Walk – 29 November 2014

I was heading up the mountains with John, Chuin Nee and Jasper, on our way to Ian Brown and Tom William’s slide show of their recent climbing trip at Greenland. On our way we stopped off at Glenbrook for a walk to … Continue reading

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Blacks Ladders and Esgate Pass – 26 November 2014

Bob and myself finally completed this nice walk. It had been on our list to do for a fair while – and we had set off with it in mind – but thought it wise on those occasions to do … Continue reading

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Cape Banks – 24 November 2014

Thunderstorms were forecast on the afternoon of the 24th so I decided it may be nice to head out to Cape Banks for some photography. On previous visits I had admired the rock platforms out there. It is a short walk … Continue reading

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Benge Memorial Weekend 21- 23 November 2014

There was going to be a gathering of friends of Benge (Graant Benett) on the summit of Mt Hay. We were going to meet there to reflect on his life. Before heading out to Mt Hay, I had travelled up … Continue reading

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