Category Archives: Bushwalking

It was a great adventure!

BLUE MOUNTAINS NP – 14 February 2025 The weekend was supposed to be caving at Wombeyan, but storm damage had closed the park, and we didn’t find out for sure until 2 days before the trip. So, I scrambled around … Continue reading

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“I’m sure this exit was easier when I did it!”

SUREFIRE CANYON – NEWNES PLATEAU – 1-2/2/2025 I had done this canyon back in 2013 and it was a long day (11 hours) with a difficult climb out (for me).  Then, 3 years ago, some friends did an overnight trip … Continue reading

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Emerald Canyon – exceeding our expectations

MOUNT WILSON, NSW – 3rd January 2025 I guess some of you have been wondering where I’ve been?  Have I stopped adventuring? Or have I run out of adventures?  Well, December was one of those months!  But, I’m baaaack!  And … Continue reading

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A deep dive into our Traditional Owners art sites

YENGO NP – 2-4 November 2024 John G is obsessed with documenting Aboriginal art sites and entering them into a database that the NSW Government maintains, ensuring that the GPS co-ordinates are accurate.  There are over 100,000 sites recorded dating … Continue reading

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Cadburys Old Gold Chocolate, the new energy booster

MOUNT KINABALU, Sabah – Eastern Malaysia – 23-24 September 2024 Mount Kinabalu is a UNESCO Global Geopark, the summit is 4095.2M above sea level and we would be starting the walk at Timpohon Gate (1,829m ASL).  I have to admit to … Continue reading

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