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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
Castle Head Walk – 4-5 May 2013
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
Posted in Blue Mountains, Bushwalking, Wilderness Photography
Tagged Castle Head, Federal Pass, Katoomba, Leura, Leura Cascades, Mt Solitary, Narrow Neck, Ruined Castle
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The Red Rocks – Anzac Super Long Weekend
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
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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A Few Days up the Mountains
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
Sassafras Gully Walk – 17 April 2013
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
Mt Solitary Walk – 13 – 15 April 2013
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
Posted in Blue Mountains, Bushwalking, Wilderness Photography
Tagged Jamison Valley, Katoomba bushwalks, Mt Solitary
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Burning Palms Walk – 7 April 2013
Burning Palms is a very pleasant beach towards the south end of Royal National Park. I walked there from Otford with Chuin Nee, John and Jasper. Our walk was a circular path – first along the escarpment – high above … Continue reading
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Tagged Burning Palms, Figure of Eight Pool, Garrawarra, Otford, Royal National Park
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Empire Pass Walk – 6 April 2013
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
Easter on the Lower Kowmung River
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
Posted in Blue Mountains, Bushwalking, Conservation, Wilderness Photography
Tagged Gangerang Range, Gingra Range, Kanangra Walls, Kowmung River
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