Tag Archives: Blackheath

New Book on The Grand Canyon, Blackheath

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Dave Noble

Erik Halbert and Ross Ellis have written and produced a new book on The Grand Canyon at Blackheath. It is called “Doing the Grand Canyon Blackheath” and is published by The Sydney Speleological Society. The authors are cavers, and the … Continue reading →

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The Grand Canyon – 14 December 2013

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Dave Noble

This was a prelude trip before going down to the Coxs River for the SUBW Christmas trip. The Grand Canyon is a very pretty and spectacular canyon that is also relatively easy and accessible. Eleven of us (Martin, Su Li, … Continue reading →

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Upper Grose Walk – 10-11 August 2013

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Dave Noble

Last weekend I returned to the Grose River, walking from Mt Victoria to Blackheath. I was hoping that the wattle would be in full flower. The wattle was good, although perhaps not as a good as a previous walk two … Continue reading →

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Hat Hill Canyon – 24 March 2013

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Dave Noble

Stacey had organised a trip down Hat Hill Canyon at Blackheath. With her were Asaph, Martin, Pepe, Dave W and myself. It was a nice warm day in the mountains – bright and sunny. Nice conditions temperature wise – but … Continue reading →

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More Summer Canyoning

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Dave Noble

The weather forecast for last weekend was not the best for canyoning. Rain on Friday night and then two cool days. But the Blue Mountains offers a great diversity of canyon experiences and it is not too hard to choose … Continue reading →

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The Grand Canyon – 15 December 2012

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Dave Noble

It was the weekend of the SUBW Xmas walk to the Coxs River. Often, some of the party heading down to the river, visit a local Blue Mountains canyon on Saturday morning to fill out the weekend. This years trip … Continue reading →

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Anvil Rock – A Passing Storm – 25 November 2012

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Dave Noble

We had returned from a nice walk down the Coxs River. After the walk, we stopped at Blackheath for coffee. A well as the coffee, a storm was also brewing and we thought that it would be nice to go … Continue reading →

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The Birthday Canyoning Weekend – 6-7 October 2012

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Dave Noble

A few of us had recently had birthdays and we normally head out into the bush to celebrate. This year, with a few babies in the group, we set up a fixed camp in the headwaters of a dry canyon … Continue reading →

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Anvil Rock and Blue Gum Forest – 3-4 October 2012

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Dave Noble

This was a short trip to some nice places close to Blackheath to get a few photographs. Train to Blackheath and then bike the 8km to the Anvil Rock Lookout. This lookout is a great vantage point offers excellent views … Continue reading →

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Upper Grose Revisited

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Dave Noble

I had recently visited the Upper Grose Valley.  This was on a trip early in June. On that trip – the weather was not very kind. Almost continual rain meant that photography was very challenging. So I went back this … Continue reading →

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