Kanangra Canyoning – Kalang Falls and Danae Brook – 22-23 December 2012

Stacey had organised a weekend of canyoning at Kanangra Walls. There were six of us in the party – Stacey, Su Li, Asaph, Megan, Ben and myself. Our original intention was to visit Danae Brook. Danae is a very spectacular canyon but always a long and quite serious day. On saturday, after light rain through the night, we woke up to thick mist. We could not wait too long for it to clear. To do Danae you need to start early. Also – to do the canyon safely – you should not visit it in the rain. So we decided, wisely I think, not to do Danae that day.

Megan abseiling in Danae Brook

Megan abseiling in Danae Brook

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Xmas Lights – Bike Ride – 19 December 2012

It was time for our annual bike ride to see some of the best Xmas lights in the inner west. Most of our ride was along the Cooks River Cycleway. Here are a few photos taken on the ride –

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The SUBW Xmas Walk to the Coxs River – 15-16 December 2012

A walk to a nice campsite on the Coxs River is a fixture on the SUBW program. It is held on a weekend a little before Xmas each year. This year Ash Burke organised the weekend. For many in the party – the weekend started with a trip through the Grand Canyon at Blackheath (see previous blog post). Then we headed down to Megalong Valley and set off along the Six Foot Track for the Coxs River.

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The Grand Canyon – 15 December 2012

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 was organised by Ashley and he took a party through the Grand Canyon at Blackheath.

I was heading up with John, Chuin Nee and their 6 month old baby – Jasper. They wanted to take him through the canyon – but considered it a bit risky to take him down the abseil – so instead we headed up the canyon from below. Continue reading

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Goat Island Bush Regeneration Weekend – 8-9 December 2012

Stu and Enmoore had invited me to join them on a weekend organised by Jeff from the Willow Warriors to do some weeding on Goat Island.

Goat Island is part of Sydney Harbour National Park. It is a historic site with considerable heritage value. The Island has many old buildings dating back from convict times as well as some shipyards, maritime buildings, European gardens and native bush. It was the native bush that we were trying to restore. Much of the Island has been covered with invading weeds – lantana and asparagus weed. After many weekends and weekdays of work by volunteers the Island is gradually being cleared of these weeds. Continue reading

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Jugglers Canyon – 2 December 2012

Our party – Stu, Enmoore and myself had spent the morning in Dalpura Canyon and had indulged in apple pies and fine art at Blackheath. But it was still far too early to head home – so we decided a quick trip through Jugglers Canyon was on order.

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Dalpura Canyon – 2 December 2012

Dalpura was the first of two canyons we visited on Sunday. The weather forecast was for a fair bit of rain and we thought it wise not to commit to a long canyon. Stu and Enmoore had invited me to join them for the day. We headed up the Bell Rd and then dropped into Dalpura Creek. It is only a short walk to the canyon. At the single abseil – we met another party. They were friends – Aine, Colin and Lowan (with the rest of their party further down the canyon)

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Critical Mass – Harbour Bridge Ride – 30 November 2012

In Sydney, on the last Friday of November it is traditional for Critical Mass to ride over the Harbour Bridge. Critical Mass is a un-organised meeting of cyclists to promote and celebrate cycling.

Riders meet at the north end of Hyde Park at the Fountain at 5:30 and the ride normally leaves a little after 6pm. Friday evening was very steamy and thunderstorms threatened. We did have a small shower of rain a little before we set off. After that it stayed rain free. Continue reading

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Anvil Rock – A Passing Storm – 25 November 2012

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 to a local lookout for a few photos.

I suggested Anvil Rock near Perry’s Lookdown. When we arrive at the lookout carpark – the storm hit. Heavy rain lashed the car. It was far too wet to venture out. The tempest did not last long as we soon could emerge and wander out to the lookout with our cameras.  Continue reading

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Breakfast Creek – Coxs River Walk – 24-25 November 2012

John and Chuin Nee invited me to join them on an overnight walk in the Blue Mountains. They wanted to take their young baby – Jasper (6 months old) – on his first two day bushwalk. The forecast was for hot weather. So a walk down Breakfast Creek to the Coxs River sounded like a good idea.

The Coxs River

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