Tag Archives: Wolgan Valley

Wolgan River Walk – 27 – 29 December 2014

This was another walk organised by Wendy. As well as myself, she was joined by Keith and Peter. Our aim was to walk down the Wolgan River and if possible check out some features near the Annie Rowan Creek junction. … Continue reading

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Gardens of Stone 29 August – 1 September 2014

This was a four day trip organised by the Colong Foundation for Wilderness. On the trip we went to quite a few sites in the Gardens of Stone area. MostĀ of the sites that we visited are not in the Gardens … Continue reading

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Donkey Mountain Weekend – 2-3 August 2014

It was time to head back to Donkey Mountain in the Wolgan Valley. This time we only had a small party – John, Chuin Nee, their young son, Jasper, and myself. This would allow us to only need a small … Continue reading

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Blue Rocks Walk – June Long Weekend 7- 9 June 2014

It was good to head out to the Baal Bone – Blue Rocks area for the June Long Weekend once more. This is a great area for high camps during cool weather – and it is nice to go for … Continue reading

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Red Rocks Walk (and more) – 21-24 February 2014

This weekend was Albert’s birthday walk to the Red Rocks. I went up the mountains early with Digi Dave and we later met up with Roger and Jeremy at Katoomba. Before this we had been out to Narrow Neck to … Continue reading

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Northern Blue Mountains Canyoning – 7-8 December 2013

Last weekend a few of us headed out for a weekend of canyoning in the Northern Blue Mountains. In the party besides myself were John, Jasper, Keith, Enmoore and Roscoe. On Saturday, we headed out into Gardens of Stone National … Continue reading

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Wolgan – Capertee Divide Walk 6-8 July 2013

Martin had organised this walk for UTS Outdoor Adventure Club and had invited me to join him. Andres was also on the walk. He had planned to go for three days along the divide between the Wolgan and Capertee Valleys. … Continue reading

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Dry Canyon – Birthday Weekend – 1 – 2 June 2013

A wet weekend was forecast – but we had three birthdays to celebrate. Jasper was about to turn one. It was also major birthdays for Digi Dave and Gab, as well as Rik’s birthday. So we thought a good place … Continue reading

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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

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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

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