Category Archives: Wildflowers

Lockleys Pylon – Blue Gum Forest Walk – 27-28 October 2012

It was Su Li’s birthday celebration and she chose a great place – Blue Gum Forest. We walked there via Lockleys Pylon from the Leura to Mt Hay Road. In the party were Martin , Col, Mark, Disco Stu, Albert, … Continue reading

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Surefire and Galah Canyons – 20-21 October 2012

It was time to visit two classic South Wolgan canyons. Dan was bringing a group up from Canberra and Rik and Rob were keen to come along too. We met at Barcoo Swamp campsite on saturday morning and there decided … Continue reading

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Storm on Thor Head

Last weekend I returned to Thor Head on the Asgard Plateau at the head of the Grose Valley. Previous visits had revealed that it would be a good place to get some photos from – particularly at sunset. I walked … Continue reading

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The Birthday Canyoning Weekend – 6-7 October 2012

A few of us had recently had birthdays and we normally head out into the bush to celebrate. This year, with a few babies in the group, we set up a fixed camp in the headwaters of a dry canyon … Continue reading

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Wentworth Falls Walk

I went for a nice walk yesterday to Wentworth Falls and the Valley of the Waters. I took a camera. I caught a train to the town of Wentworth Falls and then after crossing the highway, set off down the … Continue reading

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Autumn at Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens

I had never been to these gardens before! Despite travelling past the gate many times, and having once worked at the Botanic Gardens at Sydney, I never had the opportunity to visit this more alpine garden until now. My good … Continue reading

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Hat Hill Canyon

A return visit to Hat Hill Canyon. It was supposed to be a trip down Claustral Canyon but recent rain made this unwise. None of the others had been down Hat Hill Canyon so this made it a good alternative. … Continue reading

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Western Arthurs – Tasmania

One of my favourite walks is a traverse of the Western Arthur Range in South West Tasmania. I first visited this range as part of a long walk back in 1975, and it is one place that I have been … Continue reading

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National Pass – Bushwalk

After visiting Empress Canyon, we did a walk along the excellent and spectacular National Pass at Wentworth Falls. This track starts at the bottom of Empress Canyon at the Valley of the Waters and then follows the half-way ledge to … Continue reading

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Wildflowers – Northern Blue Mountains

A few (mainly) flower photos from the Boxing Day canyoning trip.

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