Category Archives: Bushwalking

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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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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Arthur’s Canyon – unfinished business

Posted on March 4, 2018 by marilyn

BLUE MOUNTAINS – Waratah Ridge > unnamed spurs > Bunglebori > Jeff’s Pass > Oliver’s Campsite > Arthur’s Canyon > Bunglebori > Hailstorm Retreat – 3 & 4 March 2018 On a bushwalk a while ago, John G and I … Continue reading →

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