Category Archives: Sydney University Bushwalkers

Pete Harvey Memorial Walk – 11-12 May 2013

Pete Harvey was a very well respected and admired walker in SUBW. He had served the club in many roles including a term as president. His sudden death shocked his friends from the club. On the weekend after his funeral … Continue reading

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The SUBW Xmas Walk to the Coxs River – 15-16 December 2012

A walk to a nice campsite on the Coxs River is a fixture on the SUBW program. It is held on a weekend a little before Xmas each year. This year Ash Burke organised the weekend. For many in the … Continue reading

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The Grand Canyon – 15 December 2012

It was the weekend of the SUBW Xmas walk to the Coxs River. Often, some of the party heading down to the river, visit a local Blue Mountains canyon on Saturday morning to fill out the weekend. This years trip … Continue reading

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Jugglers Canyon – 2 December 2012

Our party – Stu, Enmoore and myself had spent the morning in Dalpura Canyon and had indulged in apple pies and fine art at Blackheath. But it was still far too early to head home – so we decided a … Continue reading

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2012 PBT

The “PBT” is the SUBW President’s Bludge Trip to the Kowmung River on the October long weekend. The first PBT was in 1974 and they have been held every October long weekend since. This year, club president, Chantal, organised the … Continue reading

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Blue Gum Forest – 80th Anniversary 1-2 September 2012

This was a walk I organised for SUBW. Here is part of the trip report – Blue Gum Forest was saved 80 years ago on the 2nd September 1932. This majestic forest lies at the intersection of the Grose River … Continue reading

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Vale – Michael “Ted” Maack

Recently an old friend and fellow bushwalker Michael Maack passed away. When he joined SUBW in 1983, he was given the nickname “Ted” and this was how he was known since then by many bushwalkers. At that time in SUBW, … Continue reading

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Great North Walk – Brooklyn to Hornsby

Last weekend I was in a party that completed a section of the Great North Walk. This walk was organised by Helen from SUBW. The party was Helen, Kosta, Chantal, Laura, Luke and Mitch. We caught an early morning train … Continue reading

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Donkey Mountain Walk

I was able to join Helen and others from SUBW on a trip to Donkey Mountain in the Wolgan Valley last weekend. The mountain is in the Gardens of Stone National Park and towers above the Emirates Resort. We started … Continue reading

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Blue Rocks Walk – June Long Weekend

This was a walk I organised for SUBW. Here is the walks report and some photos – Route – Great Dividing Range – Baal Bone Gap – Baal Bone Point – Pantoneys Crown – The Blue Rocks – Point Cameron … Continue reading

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