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Royal National Park – The Coastal Track
Not long ago I completed two daywalks along sections of the Coastal Track in Royal National Park. This is first class coastal walking. The scenery varies from making your way along the tops of mighty cliffs, hiking through moors, along … Continue reading
Posted in Bushwalking, Sydney, Wilderness Photography
Tagged Bundeena, Curracurrang, Curracurrong, Eagle Rock, Era, Garie, Marley, Royal National Park, Wattamolla
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Cityscapes – 23 March 2013
I had a few hours in the city between social engagements – and had a camera with me. So I decided to spend those hours trying to capture some images of the city and harbour. I started in Hyde park … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Sydney, Uncategorized
Tagged Sydney Botanic Gardens, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House
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Hornsby Daywalk – Waitara and Berowra Creeks – 24 February 2013
It had been a wet weekend – other activities had been cancelled. But on Sunday morning the weather didn’t look too bad so I headed up to Hornsby and walked down to the Great North Walk Track near the Fishponds. … Continue reading
Posted in Bushwalking, Sydney, Wilderness Photography
Tagged Berowra Creek, Hornsby, Sydney Bushwalks, The Spa, Waitara Creek
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Iron Cove Bike Ride – 9 January 2013
It had been a while since I had cycled around Iron Cove. Its a very nice bay with a lot to see. The main obstacle to cyclists are the huge number of pedestrians – walkers and joggers.
Posted in Cycling, Photography, Sydney
Tagged Iron Cove, Sydney Cycleways, Sydney Cycling
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Xmas Lights – Bike Ride – 19 December 2012
It was time for our annual bike ride to see some of the best Xmas lights in the inner west. Most of our ride was along the Cooks River Cycleway. Here are a few photos taken on the ride -
Posted in Cycling, Photography, Sydney
Tagged Christmas Lights, Sydney Christmas Lights, Sydney Cycleways
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Goat Island Bush Regeneration Weekend – 8-9 December 2012
Stu and Enmoore had invited me to join them on a weekend organised by Jeff from the Willow Warriors to do some weeding on Goat Island. Goat Island is part of Sydney Harbour National Park. It is a historic site … Continue reading
Critical Mass – Harbour Bridge Ride – 30 November 2012
In Sydney, on the last Friday of November it is traditional for Critical Mass to ride over the Harbour Bridge. Critical Mass is a un-organised meeting of cyclists to promote and celebrate cycling. Riders meet at the north end of … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Sydney
Tagged Critical Mass, Sydney Cycling, Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Great North Walk – Thornleigh to Hornsby – 18 Nov 2012
I was keen to get into the bush after a bad bout of flu. An easy walk was called for and the section of the Great North Walk between Thornleigh and Hornsby seemed ideal.
Posted in Bushwalking, Sydney, Wilderness Photography
Tagged Great North Walk, Hornsby, Sydney Blue Gum, The Fishponds, The Spa, Thornleigh, Waitara Creek
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Homebush Bay Ride – this time a good sunset! – 12 November 2012
Checking through the weather forecast for the week, it looked like Monday afternoon would be the best time for a ride. Photographic conditions did not look that great so I only took a small point and shoot camera.
Posted in Cycling, Photography, Sydney
Tagged Homebush Bay, Homebush Bay Cycleways, mangroves, Meadowbank, Parramatta River Cycleways, Rhodes
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Royal National Park – Photo Walk – 4 November 2012
Digi Dave and myself headed down to Royal National Park on Sunday for a short walk to check out some places for photography. We started from Wattamolla – always a beautiful place with a nice lagoon and beach. From there … Continue reading
Posted in Bushwalking, Sydney, Wilderness Photography
Tagged Curracurrang, Curracurrong, Eagle Rock, Royal National Park, Wattamolla
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