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Honeysuckle Falls Road – Evans Crown Nature Reserve Carpark – Evans Crown Track – Evans Crown

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Saturday 12/07/2025   Honeysuckle Falls Road – Evans Crown Nature Reserve Carpark – Evans Crown Track – Evans Crown 1103m

                                           Evans Crown Nature Reserve, NSW

                                           Wiradjuri Country (Wiradjuri people)                                 

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies

A cool mid-winter’s day set the scene for our circuit in Evans Crown Nature Reserve. Departing from Honeysuckle Falls Road, we parked beside the reserve entrance, where the air was crisp and the ground firm underfoot after a run of dry weather. The temperature hovered around 6 °C, never reaching higher than 11°C during our time on track, which made for comfortable walking conditions.

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Kidman’s Camp – PV Jandra – Darling River – North Bourke Bridge – The Big Billabong

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Tuesday 28/10/2025   Kidman’s Camp – PV Jandra – Darling River – North Bourke Bridge – The Big Billabong

                                        Darling River Cruise

                                        North Bourke, NSW

                                        Ngemba Country (Ngemba people)                                 

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies

The PV Jandra—a replica of a classic paddle steamer—evoked the era when riverboats shaped regional life and trade. As we glided out from the wharf, our guide shared stories about early river explorers and the crucial relationship of the Darling River to Aboriginal Ngemba people. The backdrop of centuries-old red gums and gnarled coolibahs reflected the enduring life of these waters.

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The Sydney Peppermint Walk – Orchid Rock – Camel Rock

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Friday 31/10/2025   The Sydney Peppermint Walk – Orchid Rock – Camel Rock

                                      Ferntree Gully Environmental Reserve, Rylstone, NSW

                                      Wiradjuri Country (Wiradjuri people)                               

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

Beginning within the leafy bounds of Ferntree Gully Environmental Reserve, the walking track weaved steadily east towards the sandstone features that define this distinctive loop. Over a distance of about 4 km, the path led across a mix of open woodland and moist gullies, never gaining more than 72 m in elevation. Severe gradients were avoided, with the track winding over gradual rises and short-sided gullies that divide the reserve’s plateaus.

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Ferntree Gully Walking Track – Ferntree Gully – Norm King Lookout – Ted Daniels Lookout – Gully Walk

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Friday 31/10/2025   Ferntree Gully Walking Track – Ferntree Gully – Norm King Lookout – Ted Daniels Lookout – Gully Walk

                                     Ferntree Gully Environmental Reserve, Rylstone, NSW

                                     Wiradjuri Country (Wiradjuri people)                                

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies

The Ferntree Gully circuit begins near the Ferntree Gully Environmental Reserve entrance, following the main walking track into the heart of the sandstone gorge. Over 5 km, the walk meanders through shaded gullies, past fern-lined moist slopes, and up to panoramic lookouts on the escarpment rim. Total ascent for the loop is 178 m, with steady climbs out of the gully and onto ridge tops punctuated by well-placed stone steps and graded track.

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Putta Bucca Wetlands Reserve

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Thursday 30/10/2025   Cudgegong River – Quarry Lake – Turtle Island 

                                           Mudgee, NSW

                                           Wiradjuri Country (Wiradjuri people)                            

 

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies

The circuit through Putta Bucca Wetlands begins at the edge of the Cudgegong River, where a well-maintained path traces the water before curving towards Quarry Lake. Over a total distance of 2km, the route winds through a tapestry of restored wetlands, tall reeds, and open woodland, offering clear sightlines across open water and floodplain. The walking is comfortably flat, gaining only 8 m in elevation across the loop.

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Yappa Aboriginal Art Site

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Monday 27/10/2025   Yappa (Mulgowan) Aboriginal Art Site

                                         Gundabooka National Park and State Conservation Area, NSW 

                                         Ngemba and Paakantji Country (Ngemba and Paakantji people)

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies

The track to the Yappa (Mulgowan) Aboriginal Art Site begins at the signed carpark within Gundabooka National Park. It follows a well-marked trail of firm red earth and occasional stony patches, gently winding through open woodland before reaching the art site. 

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Dry Tank Campground – Little Mountain Walking Track – Little Mountain Lookout

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Sunday 26/10/2025   Dry Tank Campground – Little Mountain Walking Track – Little Mountain Lookout

                                       Gundabooka National Park, NSW

                                        Ngemba and Kurnu Baakandji Country (Ngemba and Kurnu Baakandji people)                                

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies

Departing Dry Tank Campground, the Little Mountain Walking Track quickly enters classic Gundabooka country—broad flats of red earth and sand, broken by low rises and rocky outcrops. The route is straightforward, tracing a mostly direct course for over 2.8 km each way, with just enough undulation to keep the walking lively without straining the legs. Continue reading →

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Bennetts Gorge Picnic Area – Bennetts Walking Track – Mount Gundabooka – Valley of the Eagles Walk – Ngana Malyan

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Monday 27/10/2025   Bennetts Gorge Picnic Area – Bennetts Walking Track –  Mount Gundabooka – Valley of the Eagles Walk – Ngana Malyan 

                                         Valley of the Eagle (Ngana Malyan) Walking Track

                                         Gundabooka National Park, NSW

                                         Ngemba and Kurnu Baakandji Country (Ngemba and Kurnu Baakandji people)      

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

We aimed to head out early on this walk to beat the heat, but by the time we prepared for the walk and drove from Dry Tank Campground to the trailhead, it was 8:00am. 

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Mount Grenfell Art Site Walk – Mount Grenfell Historic Site – Nglyampaa Walking Track – Mount Grenfell

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Saturday 25/10/2025   Mount Grenfell Art Site Walk – Mount Grenfell Historic Site – Nglyampaa Walking Track – Mount Grenfell 361 m

                                          Mount Grenfell Historic Site, NSW

                                          Ngiyampaa Country (Ngiyampaa Wangaaypuwan people)                            

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

After completing the Cobar parkrun and visiting the Sound Chapel, we decided to spend the afternoon in the Mount Grenfell area, about a 50-minute drive west of Cobar. 

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Borenore Access Road – Veranda Cave Track – Boree Creek – Tunnel Cave – Verandah Cave – Borenore Picnic Area – Arch Loop Track – The Arch

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Tuesday 21/10/2025   Borenore Access Road – Veranda Cave Track – Boree Creek – Tunnel Cave – Verandah Cave – Borenore Picnic Area – Arch Loop Track – The Arch

                                         Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve

                                         Orange, NSW

                                         Wiradjuri Country (Wiradjuri people)                            

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

We aimed for an early start for this walk with forecast high temperatures for the day. It was a 25-minute drive from Orange, and we arrived just after 8:00am to a locked gate! After a quick search of the website and a call to NPWS, it was clear that the gate would be open at 9:00am. We decided to walk the 1.2km to the start of the walk. It would be too hot to wait until 9:00am to start. 

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Birds Rock Car Park – Carne View Lookout – Carne Creek

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Sunday 19/10/2025   Birds Rock Car Park – Carne View Lookout – Carne Creek

                                       Gardens of Stone Conservation Area, NSW

                                       Wiradjuri Country (Wiradjuri people)                                

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

After lunch, we decided to walk to Carne View as was recommended by Trevor at the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre. It was getting a little warm in the afternoon, but we were keen to complete this walk this afternoon before the heat really intensifies over the next few days. 

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Broad Swamp Carpark – Broad Swamp Loop Walk – Camp Road

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Sunday 19/10/2025   Broad Swamp Carpark – Broad Swamp Loop Walk – Camp Road 

                                       Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area, NSW

                                       Wiradjuri Country (Wiradjuri people)  

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

We headed off on this walk through Broad Swamp on a clear and sunny morning. It was a gentle meander on the well-formed track through the bush. It is part of a group of wetlands called Newnes Plateau Shrub Swamps. These are found only in high valleys on sandstone rock. 

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