Author Archives: marilyn

In search of Watagans “canyons” #2

Posted on October 8, 2017 by marilyn

WATAGAN MOUNTAINS – Unnamed side creek of Gap Creek – 8 October 2017 After our exploration of one of the Gap Creek side creeks back in April, Laurie A suggested that we check out another creek which he dubbed “Asterisk … Continue reading →

Posted in Abseiling, Bushwalking, BWOC | 6 Comments

Is it warm enough yet for a wet canyon?

Posted on October 2, 2017 by marilyn

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS – 30 September – 1 October 2017 So, the conversation went like this … (me) “So, Murray, you think the full length of Macquarie Rivulet will be do-able on the October Long Weekend? Will it be warm enough?” … Continue reading →

Posted in Abseiling, Canyoning, MSS | 6 Comments

Kiwi Hunting

Posted on September 17, 2017 by marilyn

RAKIURA NP, Stewart Island, NZ,  9 – 17 September 2017 New Zealand during the “shoulder season”… not really winter, but not summer either.  And as far south in NZ as you can go, I was a little apprehensive with visions … Continue reading →

Posted in Bushwalking, New Zealand, Road Trips | 18 Comments

Slots and canyons on Sunnyside Ridge

Posted on August 27, 2017 by marilyn

SUNNYSIDE RIDGE – Newnes Plateau 25 – 27 August, 2017 When I got the bright idea for this weekend, it looked like I’d have a cast of thousands following me through the bush, but as it happened, there were just … Continue reading →

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The Undressed Lady Circuit – Jenolan

Posted on August 21, 2017 by marilyn

JENOLAN CAVES – 19 & 20 August 2017 The lead up to this trip was very exciting, 10 MSS members had signed up, and then they started dropping like flies … broken collar bone, retina surgery, 2 cases of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Caving, MSS | 10 Comments