Tag Archives: Blackheath Bushwalking

Victoria Brook and Rienits Mine Walk – 10 November 2022

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Dave Noble

This was a very enjoyable walk with Bob in the upper Blue Mountains. We had, on an earlier walk, tried to visit Rienits Coal Mine in Victoria Creek – and although we must have been very close to it, we … Continue reading →

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Dawn at Govetts Leap – 28 December 2020

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Dave Noble

After canyoning, some of us stayed the night at Blackheath, enjoying Enmoore’s hospitality. I got up early in the morning and wandered down the road a sort distance to Govetts Leap for sunrise. The sunrise was a bit of a … Continue reading →

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Rodriguez Pass – Waterfalls and Fungi – 6 April 2017

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was quite a long and strenuous walk at Blackheath, particularly so with stops to photograph waterfalls and fungi. But it was very worthwhile and spectacular. I caught an early train to Blackheath and then walked the 30 minutes to … Continue reading →

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Burramoko Head and Hanging Rock Walk – 23-24 October 2016

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant walk to the cliffs above the Grose Valley, mainly to photograph the spectacular Hanging Rock. I caught the train to Blackheath, arrived around 1:30 pm, and then started on the walk. It took about 20 minutes to … Continue reading →

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Coachwood Glen – Fungi, Slime Moulds and a Rare Plant – 11 April 2015

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Dave Noble

I attended the Sydney Fungal Studies Group Inc Field Activity at Coachwood Glen last Saturday. Coachwood Glen can be found in Megalong Valley, not far from Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. There is a short nature walk in the rainforest … Continue reading →

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New Book on The Grand Canyon, Blackheath

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Dave Noble

Erik Halbert and Ross Ellis have written and produced a new book on The Grand Canyon at Blackheath. It is called “Doing the Grand Canyon Blackheath” and is published by The Sydney Speleological Society. The authors are cavers, and the … Continue reading →

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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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