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Wotta and Birrabang Canyons – 7 December 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

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

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Dave Noble

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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Wentworth Cave Walk – 30 November 2022

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Dave Noble

Bob had been keen on a walk to Wentworth Cave on the Grose River for a while, and had worked out a route from the north. This part of the larger Grose Wilderness has the name “The Devils Wilderness”, and … Continue reading →

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Peggys Pool and Meeks Falls Walk – 16 November 2022

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself did a very interesting walk at Faulconbridge. Growing up in Springwood, I had visited Peggys Pool as a kid, but had never been back. It is a very short walk to he pool – only 400 m … Continue reading →

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Victoria Brook and Rienits Mine Walk – 10 November 2022

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was a very enjoyable walk with Bob in the upper Blue Mountains. We had, on an earlier walk, tried to visit Rienits Coal Mine in Victoria Creek – and although we must have been very close to it, we … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Heritage Walk – 2 November 2022

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself were keen to do another heritage walk to look for more Aboriginal Art sites in the Lower Blue Mountains. This time we were joined by Doug. We set off along a track behind houses. It led to … Continue reading →

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Kameruka Bushwalking Club Reunion 18 – 20 October 2022

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Dave Noble

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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Upper Blue Mountains Heritage Walk – 12 October 2022

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Dave Noble

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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Sun Valley – Long Angle Gully Walk – 5 October 2022

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Dave Noble

Growing up in Springwood, I had visited Long Angle Gully quite a few times when young, and camped at the junction of Fitzgeralds Creek with the scouts on one occasion. And I had been to Sun Valley as well, but … Continue reading →

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Bonnie Doon Walk – 28 September 2022

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself spent a very interesting day walking in the Blue Mountains near Katoomba. The main purpose was to have a look at the waterfalls of Bonnie Doon. The waterfalls were a notable omission on my Waterfalls of the … Continue reading →

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