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Fungi at Coachwood Glen – 19 July 2025

I joined the Sydney Fungal Studies Group for their field study at Coachwood Glen near Blackheath. The weather on the day was fine and sunny, but rather cold. The lead up period had been quite dry, so not that fungi … Continue reading

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Fungi at Coachwood Glen – 14 June 2025

I attended a field study with the Sydney Fungal Studies Group to Coachwood Glen near Blackheath. We found a good amount of fungi, although a lot of what was there was a bit old. Here is a selection of what … Continue reading

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Blue Mountains Waterfall Walk – 22 May 2025

Bob and myself usually go for a bushwalk on Thursdays, and on this Thursday the forecast was not the best – rain. And a lot of it. We thought of canceling, but also thought that it could be a good … Continue reading

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Fungi at Coachwood Glen – 6 July 2024

I joined the Sydney Fungal Studies Group for their fungal field study at Coachwood Glen on the Megalong Road near Blackheath. It had been about two years since my previous visit to the Glen, and I was a bit chocked … Continue reading

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Blackheath Walks – Bennetts Gully and Wallace Steam Engine – 30 May 2024

Bob had suggested a walk to visit Bennett Gully at Blackheath. So after parking at the Hat Hill carpark, we set off along the ridge up to Hat Hill and beyond out towards Bald Hill. A lot of the way … Continue reading

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Hat Hill Canyon – 9 February 2024

I joined Bob and Doug on a nice day of canyoning in Hat Hill Canyon at Blackheath. It was a fine warm day – and a cool canyon was a great place to be in. Doug parked at the turn-off … Continue reading

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Kameruka Bushwalking Club Reunion 18 – 20 October 2022

Many years ago (1970’s – 80’s) I was an active member of the Kameruka Bushwalking Club, and I was pleased to be able to attend a reunion held at Blackheath. I have outlined some of the highlights of this club’s … Continue reading

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Fungi at Coachwood Glen – Blackheath – 16 July 2022

I spent a very interesting morning with members of the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc at Coachwood Glen on the Megalong Road at Blackheath. We found wide range of fungi. A lot of area was very wet – waterlogged by … Continue reading

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Blue Mountains Weekend 12 – 13 February 2022

I was lucky to be able to join a group of friends staying up at Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. I arrived in time for the evening BBQ at Enmoore’s place. Most of the group had been rock climbing during … Continue reading

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Hat Hill Canyon – 21 January 2021

Another great day spent canyoning in the Blue Mountains. I was with Bob and Nipper. We first visited hat Hill Canyon at Blackheath. It was an easy short walk to the start of the canyon – the first of three … Continue reading

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