Dunphy Kowmung Adventure 26 September - 6 October 2014

Stage 1 - Katoomba to Jenolan Caves

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The Launch and Day 1



Above - One of two large maps prepared for the walk.



Above - Dexter Dunphy speaking at the launch at Katoomba



Above - an early view - looking into Nellies Glen



Above - Lizards



Above - orchid (Caladenia fuscata)



Above - on the way to the Six Foot Track



Above - Looking down Nellies Glen from John Britty North Lookout





Above - In Nellies Glen



Above - walkers



Above - Alex Allchin with his Dungal Swag





Above - On the Six Foot Track







Above - Gundungura elder, Aunty Sharyn Halls performed (and explained) a smoking ceremony at the Old Ford Reserve - Megalong Valley. This was our first campsite.



Above - Granite boulders in Megalong Creek



Above - Lots of helpers provided a great BBQ for the walkers on the first evening (Many thanks!!)

Day 2 - Megalong Valley to Black Range



Above - On the Six Foot Track



Above - Michael and Wyn





Above - Jarrah and Megan





Above - a shy red belly black snake



Above - an also shy echidna



Above - The Bowtell Suspension Bridge on the Six Foot Track



Above - Coxs River granite





Above - Sierra and Alex with Willi from the Six Foot Track Eco-Lodge. She invited the party in for a very welcome cup of tea.



Above - Back on the Six Foot Track - climbing out of the Coxs River Valley



Above - one of many goannas we saw on the walk

Day 3 - Black Range to Jenolan Caves (and then to Hollanders River)



Above - Camp at Black Range



Above - Jarrah, Megan and Sierra enjoy some baked beans for breakfast. Myles Dunphy reported in his journal of the walk that he first had baked beans at this camp and greatly enjoyed them. They must have been very new to Australia.



Above - Back on the Six Foot Track - Michael, Wyn and Cameron



Above - Resting, while Wyn takes a call from radio station 702



Above - near Jenolan Caves



Above - Alex and Sierra at the Carlotta Arch at Jenolan Caves



Above - Like Myles and Bert, we were welcomed to Jenolan Caves by the Chief Guide (now Mr Grant Commons). And he also showed us the way to the path onto our ascent ridge. Before we left we farewelled some walkers and welcomed some more to our party.

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