Monthly Archives: February 2018

Tahmoor Gorge Walk – 20 February 2018

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Dave Noble

Bob was keen on a walk or canyon. We had tentatively planned a canyon trip in the Blue Mountains but had changed our plans with an unfavourable weather forecast and other reasons, so decided instead to visit Tahmoor Gorge. I … Continue reading →

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The Grand Canyon – 18 February 2018

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Dave Noble

Stacey was keen on a canyon trip and had suggested the Grand Canyon at Blackheath. I like this canyon – it is quite spectacular and not too hard to get to, but I had so far visited it three times … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 17 February 2018

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Dave Noble

I went down to the Cooks River in the late afternoon to see what birds were out. I had an unsuccessful look for the Tawny Frogmouth family at the Dog Area, and there were not too many birds out at … Continue reading →

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Fix Public Transport Rally – 17 February 2018

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Dave Noble

I attended the Fix Public Transport Rally held in the city and completed the march with a large crowd from Hyde Park, through the city to end at Martin Place. The present government has unfortunately neglected spending money on public … Continue reading →

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Bass Point and Killalea State Park – 16 February 2018

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Dave Noble

David Hufton had suggested a visit to Bass Point at Shellharbour for a photographic trip. He had been to the area before, and we had both seen it from Minnamurra Headland on one former Kiama Coastal Walk. So our plan … Continue reading →

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Claustral Canyon – 15 February 2018

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a nice visit to Claustral Canyon with Bob. We arrived at the carpark on the Bell Road nice and early, around 9:30 am, but were discouraged to see a lot of vehicles parked there. At least 3 other … Continue reading →

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Nature at Bicentennial Park – 14 February 2018

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a short visit to the park. It turned out to be a very hot day, so I cut my visit short and headed home earlier than previous visits. Like before, I walked into the park from Concord West … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – 13 February 2018

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was another nice day at the Zoo. I arrived late due to a fire near Circular Quay – and instead of train and then a ferry to the Zoo, I caught the bus from Sydenham to the Zoo. Here … Continue reading →

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Hat Hill Canyon – 11 February 2018

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was our second canyon of the weekend. Albert and myself headed into Hat Hill Creek on Sunday morning to visit and photograph the canyon. We had a nice day. The canyon is very pleasant and relatively easy. It has … Continue reading →

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Dargan Arch, Sunset at Anvil Rock Lookout and Sunrise at Pulpit Rock Lookout 10 – 11 February 2018

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Dave Noble

After visiting Dargans Creek Canyon, Albert and myself headed to the other side of the railway line to visit Dargan Arch. This is a large sandstone natural arch and is well worth a visit. On a previous visit, I gave … Continue reading →

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