Monthly Archives: December 2014

Wolgan River Walk – 27 – 29 December 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Dave Noble

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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Hat Hill Canyon – 26 December 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Dave Noble

Wendy had organised this trip to Hat Hill Canyon at Blackheath on Boxing Day. We were joined by Keith and Steph. It is a short walk in to the start of the canyon – the first constriction. This is short … Continue reading →

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Woodford Walks – 24 December 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Dave Noble

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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Hole in the Wall Canyon – 21 December 2014

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Dave Noble

After our visit to Rocky Creek the day before both Albert and myself were keen to visit another showcase canyon and continue our canyon photography. So we set off for Hole in the Wall Canyon. This would be my first … Continue reading →

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Two Canyons and One Comet – 20 December 2014

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Dave Noble

I headed up the mountains with Albert – our aim was to visit some showcase canyons and concentrate on photography. Our plan was to first visit Rocky Creek Canyon. We arrived at the carpark at Galah Mountain and were surprised … Continue reading →

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Christmas Lights of the Inner West – Bike Ride – 18 December 2014

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Dave Noble

Each year a group of us have got on our bikes are completed an evening tour of the Christmas Light of the inner west. In past years we have started at Dulwich Hill and moved west along the Cooks River … Continue reading →

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Dusky Moorhen Chicks at Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands – 16 December 2014

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Dave Noble

I went down to see how the birds were going along the Cooks River. It was a bit windy and the tide was high – so not too many birds along the mudflats. I headed up to Cup and saucer … Continue reading →

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Videos Worth a Look

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Dave Noble

With the recent World Parks Congress held in Sydney some interesting time lapse videos were produced highlighting two national parks near Sydney. The videos were filmed by Filippo Rivetti. Here is one on Royal National Park – Royal National Park … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Dave Noble

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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The Grand Canyon – Blackheath – 13 December 2014

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Dave Noble

I was heading up the mountains with a big group to go to the Sydney University Bushwalkers annual christmas walk to the Coxs River. On the way up – we met at Blackheath and headed to the Grand Canyon. In the party … Continue reading →

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