Tag Archives: Blue Mountains National Park

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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New Blue Labyrinth Book

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Dave Noble

Bruce Cameron has just published his second edition of his book on the Blue Labyrinth. The first edition was published way back in 1992 and this new edition is a major revision with a lot more photographs (many in colour) … Continue reading →

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Lawson to Hazelbrook Walk – Fungi and Waterfalls – 10 May 2014

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Dave Noble

I completed a nice walk on the south side of the mountains between Lawson and Hazelbrook. After the mandatory stop at Lawson Bakery, I walked down to the track to Adelina Falls. The falls were rather low – so not … Continue reading →

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Wollangambe Canyon – 8 March 2014

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Dave Noble

Su Li had organised a weekend of canyoning. Our objective for the first day was to visit a part of Wollangambe Canyon. On the way up the mountains, we decided to do the “Greg” Section, or “Lower Tourist” section of … Continue reading →

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Weekend Canyoning – Northern Blue Mountains – 18-19 January 2014

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Dave Noble

On this weekend I did two separate canyoning trips – both good days out. On the Saturday, I headed up with Doug and Nick for a more remote canyon. This canyon had only one short abseil but lots of swims. … Continue reading →

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