Category Archives: Bushwalking

Dunphy Kowmung Adventure – Video

Here is the video of the Dunphy Kowmung Adventure Re-enactment.

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Glenbrook Creek and Kanuka Brook – 19 November 2014

This was a nice walk in the Lower Blue Mountains. I started from Glenbrook Station and walked to the National Park entrance and then down to the Blue Pool turnoff. It was not far down the track to Glenbrook Creek … Continue reading

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Royal Coastal Walk 11-12 November 2014

The Coastal Walk in Royal National Park has been rebranded as the “Royal Coastal Walk” – in a welcome series of new signs. The new signs not only give visitors and idea of what things (e.g. animals and plants) to look … Continue reading

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Mt Victoria Walk – 11 November 2014

Bob was keen for a daywalk up the Blue Mountains. Our plan was to go to the Elphinstone (Radiata) Plateau near Katoomba to do some of the passes. However, as we head up the mountains, we were greeted by thick … Continue reading

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Blue Mountains Weekend 8-9 November 2014

This was a pleasant and relaxing weekend in the Blue Mountains. I headed up with John, Chuin Nee and their young son Jasper. At Wentworth Falls, we met up with Su Li, Brent, Roscoe, Martin and Stephanie. Most of the … Continue reading

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Royal National Park – 7 November 2014

I spent a very pleasant day with Digi Dave in Royal National Park. We started out at Flat Rock Crossing. This was one place I had never had a look at before. We parked and set off along the track … Continue reading

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Blue Mountains Weekend 25-26 October 2014

Su Li wanted to take her cousin Michelle down a canyon, and she chose Empress Canyon at the head of the Valley of the Waters at Wentworth Falls. I had travelled up the mountains with John, Chuin Nee and their … Continue reading

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Vale – Graant Benett

Graant Benett was riding his bike last week on one of his usual training rides when he was knocked down by a turning car. He had nasty injuries including major brain damage and he sadly he passed away a few days … Continue reading

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Blue Gum Forest 18-19 October 2014

It was a great weekend to be in the bush. The wildflowers were magnificent as was the weather. It was warm enough for a (quick) swim in the Grose River. This was a walk to Blue Gum Forest. I went … Continue reading

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Kameruka Bushwalking Club – Reunion – Blackheath 15-16 October 2014

I was an active member of the KBC – the Kameruka Bushwalking Club from the mid 1970’s to the early 80’s. Last week I attended a reunion of the club held at Blackheath. It was a great opportunity to catch up with … Continue reading

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