Category Archives: Bushwalking

An adventure with M(Marcia)

Posted on June 30, 2018 by marilyn

BLACKHEATH – June 30, 2018 Despite gale force winds (we think the wind gusts were 40 – 60kph) and too much wine the night before, Marcia K took me on a walk to discover Porters Pass.  I’d not done much … Continue reading →

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Trying to find a needle in a haystack

Posted on June 24, 2018 by marilyn

MOGO CREEK AREA – 23 & 24 June, 2018 Four years ago, Trish N, Jeff and I visited a side creek in the Mangrove Dam area and I always said that I’d lead a beginners walk back there, the campsite … Continue reading →

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The case for built in Sat-Nav

Posted on June 9, 2018 by marilyn

NEWNES PLATEAU – 9 June 2018 As with most of my forays into the wilderness – it sounded “easy enough”.  We’d be going to the Newnes Plateau, finding the start of a canyon and checking out the exit – which … Continue reading →

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I’m not sure the physio had this type of walk in mind

Posted on May 11, 2018 by marilyn

GLEN DAVIS – 12 May 2018 John G had scheduled a return trip to Drowned Rat Canyon for this weekend and even though I couldn’t do the canyon because of my injured knee, I wasn’t going to miss out on … Continue reading →

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Caving in Tasmania – the prize for “stamina” is announced

Posted on April 22, 2018 by marilyn

KOHINOOR & DIAMOND CAVES – 22 April 2018 Interestingly, all the caves in this small area are named after diamonds or precious gems.  I had given up my spot on the Marakoopa trip on the day before, but was looking … Continue reading →

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