Category Archives: Bushwalking

Red Rocks Walk 20-21 September 2014

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Dave Noble

It was time to head out to Newnes and walk up to the Red Rocks for a high camp. In the party, as well as myself, were John, Chuin Nee and Jasper, and also Digi Dave, Stacey and Rik. We … Continue reading →

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North Head Walk – 8 September 2014

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Dave Noble

My friends, David and Melissa, from Hobart were in town. A nice day was forecast and I suggested some coastal walking. They decided to walk out and around North Head and invited me to join them. This was my first … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully in Springwood – 4 September 2014

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Dave Noble

I had another afternoon in Springwood, and chose to walk around the Sassafras Gully loop. It had been raining and I was hoping the creeks would be up. They were, but not by too much, but things were still very … Continue reading →

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Gore Hill to Balls Head Walk – 3 September 2014

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Dave Noble

I headed up to Lane Cove Bushland Park at Gore Hill to see if there were any end of season fungi out. There was nothing that I found worth photographing, despite recent rain. So, I took a few photos of … Continue reading →

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Gardens of Stone 29 August – 1 September 2014

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Dave Noble

This was a four day trip organised by the Colong Foundation for Wilderness. On the trip we went to quite a few sites in the Gardens of Stone area. Most of the sites that we visited are not in the Gardens … Continue reading →

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Wentworth Falls and Leura – Waterfalls and Cascades 27 August 2014

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Dave Noble

The best time to visit the waterfalls of the Blue Mountains is just after (or during) rain. It had been raining for the past few days and the creeks should be up – an ideal time. My friend Roger, was … Continue reading →

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Bylong Labyrinth Walk 23-25 August 2014

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Dave Noble

The Bylong Labyrinth is the remarkable north west section of Wollemi National Park. It is a maze of complex ridges, pagoda rock formations, canyons and volcanic necks. I went on a short three day walk there with Rik and Rob. … Continue reading →

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Royal National Park 21-22 August 2014

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Dave Noble

With some nice stormy weather around I thought it worth heading back to Royal National Park for some more photo opportunities. I had never been on a walk starting or finishing at Helensburgh, nor had I walked along the Burgh … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully – 20 August 2014

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Dave Noble

Birdwood Gully is a short walk on the north side of Springwood. I was very familiar with this track from my childhood. It was good to see it is still in very good condition. I started from the trailhead at … Continue reading →

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Glenbrook Gorge – Photo Trip – 19 August 2014

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Dave Noble

A few days of rain meant that Glenbrook Gorge should be in good condition for some photos. It was! Water levels were not as high as I had hoped – but they were still quite good. I walked down from … Continue reading →

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