Category Archives: Blue Mountains

Hanging Rock Weekend – 18-19 May 2013

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Dave Noble

A cold weekend up the mountains. An icy wind was blowing from the south west. It was chilling! I had travelled up to the Blue Mountains with John, Chuin Nee and their baby, Jasper. I had convinced them that Hanging … Continue reading →

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Pete Harvey Memorial Walk – 11-12 May 2013

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Dave Noble

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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Castle Head Walk – 4-5 May 2013

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Dave Noble

Castle Head is one of many headlands on the Narrow Neck Peninsula south of Katoomba. It is named after the feature it looks down on – the Ruined Castle. As well as bushwalkers, it is also a place used by … Continue reading →

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The Red Rocks – Anzac Super Long Weekend

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Dave Noble

The Red Rocks is a geographical place name for the cliff line of the Capertee Valley between Mt Dawson along to Point Nicholson and then to Point Anderson. These cliffs generally face west, and so the massive sandstone bluffs are … Continue reading →

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A Few Days up the Mountains

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Dave Noble

I headed up the mountains with Digi Dave for three days of photography. We spent time at Wentworth Falls and Blackheath. First spot we visited was the Nature Walk at Wentworth Falls. This was was pleasant but bot that great. … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully Walk – 17 April 2013

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Dave Noble

It had been many years since I had walked to Sassafras Gully at Springwood. Growing up in Springwood, this was a popular destination for family bush walks when I was very young. I had learnt to swim in a big … Continue reading →

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Mt Solitary Walk – 13 – 15 April 2013

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Dave Noble

I thought it was about time to return to Mt Solitary. It was the start of my holidays – and I thought a three day trip would be good. This would allow some time to potter around on the mountain. … Continue reading →

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Empire Pass Walk – 6 April 2013

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Dave Noble

I returned to the waterfalls of north Lawson on another photographic trip. After a week of fairly wet weather I was hoping for high water levels – but I was disappointed. Levels were low and I had to work hard … Continue reading →

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Easter on the Lower Kowmung River

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Dave Noble

The Kowmung River is a declared wild river. It is one of only 7 declared wild rivers in NSW. It is also in a national park that has world heritage status. The Kowmung River and its valley is also a … Continue reading →

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Hat Hill Canyon – 24 March 2013

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Dave Noble

Stacey had organised a trip down Hat Hill Canyon at Blackheath. With her were Asaph, Martin, Pepe, Dave W and myself. It was a nice warm day in the mountains – bright and sunny. Nice conditions temperature wise – but … Continue reading →

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