Author Archives: marilyn

Caving in Tasmania – in the deep end

Posted on April 16, 2018 by marilyn

KUBLA KHAN (MC1 & MC29) – April 16, 2018 This is the cave that all Australian cavers aspire to see.  It’s a daunting trip, taking anywhere between 9 to 12 hours to do the full through trip.  It’s highly restricted, … Continue reading →

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Caving in Tasmania – Getting our feet wet

Posted on April 15, 2018 by marilyn

SASSAFRAS & MY CAVE – 14 – 15 April 2018 I have wanted to do some caves in Tasmania for quite a while now – after all, they are reputed to be the Best Caves in Australia!  So, when Newcastle/Hunter … Continue reading →

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Ettrema – No Country for Old Women

Posted on April 3, 2018 by marilyn

ETTREMA WILDERNESS – 29 March – 2 April 2018 Greta Road > Rogers Hill > Cinch Creek > Billys Hill > Billys Pass > Hamlet Crown > unnamed spur > Ettrema Creek > Tullyangela Creek > Puckett Pass > Pinchgut … Continue reading →

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Lucid Pools Canyon

Posted on March 24, 2018 by marilyn

BLUE MOUNTAINS – 24 March 2018 Trish M and I had a Saturday free and Trish wanted to do Bell Canyon as she hadn’t done it before, it sounded like a good idea at the time.  But then there was … Continue reading →

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Cooleman Adventure

Posted on March 17, 2018 by marilyn

COOLEMAN PLAINS – 17 March 2018 It was a long way to go for a day’s caving, but a weekend with MSS and CSS members was too good to pass up.  In the end Rod S and I drove down … Continue reading →

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