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 nice.

Glenbrook Ck

Glenbrook Ck

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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 the creek and then continued downstream to Gore Creek Reserve and around the Coastal Walking Track to Berry Island and then to Balls Head. This was a nice walk.

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This walk features a lot of bushland, given its close proximity to the city. 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 of Stone National Park. Most of these very beautiful place are under  imminent threat from open cut or longwall coal mining.

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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 going up the mountains to help with a school excursion, so grabbed a ride. After a coffee stop at Springwood, I left and caught a train to Wentworth Falls.

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I then started down the Charles Darwin Track. The creek was flowing quite nicely. It should be good conditions for photography further downstream. Nice soft lighting helped. The only penalty was getting wet feet in the numerous pools on the track – a small price to pay. 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.

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I went on a short three day walk there with Rik and Rob. The walk was “short” because we started at about lunchtime on Saturday and finished well before lunchtime on Monday. But we did enjoy two nights of high camps. 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.

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I had never been on a walk starting or finishing at Helensburgh, nor had I walked along the Burgh Track before – so I thought that may be a good place to start. 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.

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I started from the trailhead at Lucinda Avenue. The track climbs down to quickly join the creek. This is a delightful section. It is mainly rainforest. There are many tall turpentines.  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.

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I walked down from Glenbrook Station. It takes about 15 minutes to walk to the park entrance and then another 10 minutes to walk to Glenbrook Creek at the start of the Gorge. Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Waterfalls and Wollangambe River – 17 August 2014

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Dave Noble

The Blue Mountains Conservation Society were having a special meeting on the Wollangambe River. My friend Wendy was going to the meeting and asked if I wanted to join her. I suggested a short walk before the meeting. Recent rain, the first decent rain for a while, would mean that local waterfalls would be worth visiting.

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We started down the track to Fairy Falls and Dantes Glen north of Lawson. The rain had just stopped – conditions were nice. Its a only a few minutes walk down to Fairy Falls. These falls are delightful after rain. Continue reading →

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Springwood to Blaxland Walk – 13 August 2014

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Dave Noble

I had some business to attend to at Springwood and was finished by noon. That left the afternoon free for a walk.

View from Bunyan Lookout

View from Bunyan Lookout

I set off from behind the shopping centre down the Fairy Dell Track, through the dell and then along Magdala Creek. It is pleasant walking down to join the Sassafras Gully Track at Glenbrook Creek and the Perch Ponds. One thought had been to head from there, up Glenbrook Creek and out the Victory Track to Faulconbridge. But instead I opted to head downstream. Continue reading →

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