Category Archives: Blue Mountains

Cattai National Park, Heritage Horse Troughs and a Walk to Poetry Rock – 31 July 2025

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Dave Noble

Sydney and been going through a period of wet weather, and Bob and myself decided to take advantage of the rain by looking for some Aboriginal engravings. These engraving are often very faint and extremely hard to discern – but … Continue reading →

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More Aboriginal Sites on Kings Tableland – 24 July 2025

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Dave Noble

Both Bob and myself were keen to visit more Aboriginal sites on Kings Tableland. Perhaps one reason was that the road had recently been graded and was in very good condition. But also, on other recent trips, we had planned … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Coachwood Glen – 19 July 2025

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined the Sydney Fungal Studies Group for their field study at Coachwood Glen near Blackheath. The weather on the day was fine and sunny, but rather cold. The lead up period had been quite dry, so not that fungi … Continue reading →

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Kings Tableland Walk – 17 July 2025

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

With a forecast of good weather, Bob and myself, changed plans, and headed out to Kings Tableland again. On previous trips to the Tableland, our main aim was to look for Aboriginal sites. On this trip, our goal was to … Continue reading →

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Birdwood Gully – Orchids and Birds (But not much Fungi) – 11 July 2025

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Dave Noble

I travelled up to Springwood with Sue for a look down Birdwood Gully. We were hoping to see some fungi, but very little was out, and most of what we saw was in very poor condition. But, there were quite … Continue reading →

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Return to Kings Tableland – More Aboriginal Art – 10 July 2025

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Dave Noble

Recently Bob and myself had been on two excellent walks on Kings Tableland to look at some of the amazing Aboriginal art that is hidden away in the bush. See here and here. We were keen to return, but the … Continue reading →

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Visit to the Zig Zag Railway – 4 July 2025

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Dave Noble

My friend Valerie had organised a trip to the Zig Zag Railway near Lithgow. One of the reasons for the trip was that she had never been to the Zig Zag before. Another reason was to celebrate her birthday. So … Continue reading →

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Leura Falls – Gwennies Grotto – Leura Forest – Federal Pass – Furber Steps – Prince Henry Cliff Walk – 26 June 2025

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Dave Noble

I was keen to visit an interesting nook part way down Leura Falls that I had read about in an essay by John Low in his book “Blue Mountains Byways”. The essay “A Secret Garden” is about a special place … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully Fungi – 16 June 2025

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Dave Noble

After two good fungi trips, I decided to visit Sassafras Gully at Springwood. Hopefully there would still be some good fungi out, and It would be good to see it before it dried out too much. I walked in via … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Coachwood Glen – 14 June 2025

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Dave Noble

I attended a field study with the Sydney Fungal Studies Group to Coachwood Glen near Blackheath. We found a good amount of fungi, although a lot of what was there was a bit old. Here is a selection of what … Continue reading →

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