Tag Archives: Blue Mountains National Park

Nepean Gorge and Nortons Basin – 16 July 2020

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Dave Noble

I had long wanted to visit the lookouts on the east side of the Nepean Gorge. They were once place I had not been to. I have been to several lookout on the western side – The ones above Lapstone, … Continue reading →

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Looking for New Canyons – 27 February 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

With the current situation post bushfires with most National Parks still closed and very few canyons open, it was time to look for some new canyons in the non burnt out areas. I had stored away a few possibilities. Creeks … Continue reading →

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Western Creek Walk – 13 December 2018

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had suggested this walk to Bob a while back. I had thought about some o f the other tributaries of Glenbrook Creek – such as Kanuka Brook and Magdala Creek – they both have waterfalls along their length. So … Continue reading →

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Bowens Creek Canyon (North Branch – Lower Section) – 9 December 2018

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a very enjoyable day out with friends in the Mt Wilson area. We visited the lower section of the North Branch of Bowens Creek Canyon. The trip was organised by Wendy, and in the party were Enmoore, Keith … Continue reading →

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Clatterteeth Canyon – 26 January 2018

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Dave Noble

Clatterteeth Canyon, which lies in Du Faurs Creek near Mt Wilson was the first of three canyons I did with Albert over the long weekend. We did these canyons as photographic trips – carrying cameras and tripods with us and … Continue reading →

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Burra Korain Head Walk – 10 August 2016

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Dave Noble

This was a very interesting walk. On many previous trips to the Asgard Plateau and on the cliffs on the north side of the Grose Valley I had plenty of chances to look at Burra Korain Head. I had never … Continue reading →

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Wollangambe Crater Walk – 30-31 July 2016

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant weekend walk from Bell to Wollanagmbe Crater and back the same way. Su Li and Brent organised he walk, and they were joined by Martin, Steffy and myself. It was fine but cool weather. We set … Continue reading →

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Bell Creek Canyon – 13 March 2016

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Dave Noble

Su Li was keen for some canyoning on Sunday, and suggested Bell Creek at Mt Wilson. She was joined on the trip by Brent, Stacey and myself. Bell Creek is the most spectacular canyon in the Mt Wilson area. On … Continue reading →

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Goochs Crater – Protected or Not?

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Dave Noble

It is interesting, and disturbing, that in the discussions that have come up regarding the recent pollution spill from the Clarence Colliery into the Wollangambe River, there have been questions asked about whether one of the  iconic features of that area … Continue reading →

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Dalpura Canyon, Dargan Arch and The Catacombs – 21 January 2015

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Dave Noble

I went up the mountains yesterday with Bob and Doug for some canyoning. The weather forecast was for rain so we planned to do the short and easy Dalpura Canyon near Bell. As it turned out, the weather was quite … Continue reading →

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