Category Archives: Grose Wilderness

Blue Gum Forest – 90th Anniversary Celebration 2 – 4 September 2022

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Dave Noble

I was able to attend the 90th Anniversary of Blue Gum Forest being saved. For bushwalkers and many others, Blue Gum Forest is a very special place. It is not only a magnificent natural forest, deep in the heart of … Continue reading →

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Dalpura Canyon and Jinki Ridge – 3 February 2022

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself were heading up the mountains for a day of canyoning. However the weather was not the best – a little wet and quite cool. So Dalpura Canyon sounded like a good canyon to visit, and that would … Continue reading →

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Jugglers Canyon – 16 January 2022

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Dave Noble

It was nice to join a group of friends on a trip down Jugglers Canyon at Medlow Bath. In the party were John and Chuin Nee and their two young sons Jasper and Sebastian, Martin, Su Li, Brent, Keith and … Continue reading →

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Brownes Path and Blue Gum Forest – 22 April 2021

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Dave Noble

I was keen on doing a longer walk with a few hills, and so Bob and myself decide our walk this week would be along the Bald Head Ridge to Bennett Lookout, then a descent of Brownes Path to the … Continue reading →

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Camping Weekend at Asgard Swamp 17 – 18 April 2021

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Dave Noble

We had a birthday to celebrate, and the campsite at Asgard Swamp had been chosen as a suitable venue. Its a short walk from the Victoria Falls Road at Mt Victoria and once there, its a great place to laze … Continue reading →

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Fungi, Slime Moulds and Orchids at Birdwood Gully – 24 February 2021

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Dave Noble

I was a bit worried about the weather as I headed up to Springwood, and it was raining lightly as I left the station and walk to the star of the track. But the rain turned out to be relatively … Continue reading →

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Back to Ikara Ridge 21 – 22 February 2021

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Dave Noble

After the amazing experience a few days before, I thought about returning and staying longer to try and get some better photos of the pink Flannel Flowers currently in bloom along the ridge. So I decided that an overnight trip … Continue reading →

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Stunning Pink Flannel Flower Display – 18 February 2021

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Dave Noble

I was due to do a bushwalk or canyon with Bob. Since the forecast for the Mountains was for a maximum of only 17°C and some showers, we decided that a walk may be more appropriate. I suggested visiting Ikara … Continue reading →

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Yileen Canyon – 27 December 2020

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Dave Noble

Martin and Steffy had proposed a canyoning trip on Sunday. I was one of those invited, and I was not too fussy about what canyon we visited – and it ended up being Yileen Canyon. The party was Martin, Steffy, … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Canyoning – Ranon, Twister and Rocky Creek Canyons 28 – 29 November 2020

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Dave Noble

Two very hot days of weather were forecast over the weekend, so Enmoore had suggested some Blue Mountains canyoning. The plan was to visit Ranon Canyon on Saturday, and then some of us may so some more canyoning on Sunday. … Continue reading →

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