Tag Archives: Hawkesbury River

Train Trip to Brooklyn – 20 January 2026

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Dave Noble

I joined Sue for a train trip to Brooklyn on the Hawkesbury  River. We had a very pleasant day, and had lunch at the Anglers Rest Hotel before catching a train back home. Here are a few photos –

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Fungi at Mill Creek – 10 May 2025

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Dave Noble

I attended the field study held at Mill Creek with the Sydney Fungal Studies Group. Mill Creek is an interesting and beautiful place on the Hawkesbury River, and within Dharag National Park. Because of its location, the fungi is often … Continue reading →

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Cattai National Park Visit – 6 July 2023

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself decided to visit Cattai National Park in Western Sydney. We were both interested in looking for Aboriginal sites and I was also keen to look for birds. The park is in tow sections – one to the … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Mill Ck – 15 May 2021

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Dave Noble

I was pleased to be able to attend the fungal survey at Mill Creek in Dharug National Park near the Hawkesbury River. It was organised by the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc. The fungi at Mill Ck can be variable … Continue reading →

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Spectacle Island Bushcare – 3 June 2017

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Dave Noble

Our bushcare group headed out to Spectacle Island in the Hawkesbury River for some weeding. We met at Bobin Head and then embarked on the NPWS boat for the Island. We had to travel down to the Hawkesbury River and … Continue reading →

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Mill Creek Fungi – 27 May 2017

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a field activity of The Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc. It had been rescheduled from the previous Saturday after an adverse weather forecast. Mill Creek is a tributary of the Hawkesbury River and the area is within Dharug National Park. … Continue reading →

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Mill Creek – Fungi and Orchids – 16 May 2015

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Dave Noble

This was another in a series of activities organised by the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc. This time the venue was Mill Creek on the Hawkesbury River. It is located a few kilometres downstream of Wisemans Ferry. At the creek … Continue reading →

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Lion Island Bush Regeneration – 14 March 2015

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Dave Noble

Our bush care group – Enmoore, Su Li, Brent, Martin, Steffy, Wendy, Mary and myself were going to spend a day at Lion Island in the lower Hawkesbury River doing some bush regeneration. Enmoore had organised the day with the … Continue reading →

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Hawkesbury River Bush Regeneration – 24 – 25 May 2014

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Dave Noble

Last weekend was bush regeneration time. I went with a group of friends for a paddle along the Hawkesbury River from the Mooney Mooney boat-ramp where the Pacific Highway crosses the river to Gentlemans Halt near Spencer. Gentlemans Halt is in Maramara National … Continue reading →

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Hawkesbury River Loop – Bike Ride – 16 September 2012

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Dave Noble

A beautiful day! I joined Sarah for a nice ride out from Windsor along the Hawkesbury River to Wisemans Ferry and then up the big hill to Maroota and then back to Windsor. The total loop was about 92 km. … Continue reading →

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