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Wotta and Birrabang Canyons – 7 December 2022

The canyoning season has started late this year – at least for Bob and myself. The cool weather has not been that encouraging. But, with a warm day forecast, Bob suggested visiting Wotta Canyon in the Blue Mountains. It is … Continue reading

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Mt Banks Traverse – 4 December 2022

Some friends were keen to do this walk on the ledges on the south side of Mt Banks, and invited me to join them and show them the way in the tricky spots. I had done the traverse earlier in … Continue reading

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Wattamolla to Marley Walk – 14 November 2022

I joined Brian Everingham and others from the National Parks Association of NSW on a walk in Royal National Park. The plan was to start at Wattamolla and walk along the Coast Track to Little Marley Beach, and then walk … Continue reading

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Upper Blue Mountains Heritage Walk – 12 October 2022

This was a nice day out in the Upper Blue Mountains – looking for heritage sites. The party was Bob, Doug, Pete and myself. During the day we examined a most interesting Aboriginal site – an occupation shelter, which had … Continue reading

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Visit to Oatley Park – 4 October 2022

The day before, I had suggested to Valerie and Sue that we take advantage of the good weather while it lasts and visit Oatley Park. I thought there may be some orchids out, and there is usually good range of … Continue reading

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Waterfall to Heathcote via Uloola Falls – 18 August 2022

This was a pleasant walk in Royal National Park accompanied by Sue. We caught the train to Waterfall and were soon on the fire road to Uloola Falls. One of the highlights of walking in Royal National Park at this … Continue reading

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Birdwood Gully Nature Walk – 9 August 2022

My friend Don suggested a walk to visit Birdwood Gully at Springwood. I hadn’t seen Don for a while and was keen to catch up, and Birdwood Gully is always a nice place to visit. So I travelled to Springwood … Continue reading

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Bola Creek and Forest Path Walk – 6 June 2022

It was nice to join Brian Everingham and others from the National Parks Association for a walk in Royal National Park. Brian, the leader, had advertised the walk as a photographic walk – with fungi and orchids as the subjects … Continue reading

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Birdwood Gully – Fungi and Orchids – 20 May 2022

This was a nice trip to Birdwood Gully at Springwood to see what fungi was out. I found a good variety of colourful waxcaps and corals. I also found some orchids. Here is some of the fungi, staring with the … Continue reading

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Bola Creek Fungi – 16 May 2022

Another good day spent hunting for fungi. This time at Bola Creek in Royal National Park. And not along this time – I was accompanied by Valerie, Sue and Deb. A lot more eyes to spot things of interest. It … Continue reading

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