Looking south from near South Ramshead just after sunset on 6th September 2016
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Looking west from near South Ramshead just after sunset on 5th September 2016
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Looking west from near South Ramshead just after sunset on 4th September 2016
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Looking south under moonlight from our campsite between Dead Horse Gap and South Ramshead 14th August 2016 Continue reading
16/10/2016 Wog Wog – Corang Peak
Moreton National Park, NSW
Distance: 20.5km Ascent: 601m Descent: 601m Moving Time: 5 hours 5 minutes
Participants: Carole Alcock, Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Brian Dooley, Alan Hickey, Kay Rogers, Werner Stayer
South Coast Bushwalking Club 20th anniversary walk
A large contingent of SCBWC members camped the night before the walk at Wog Wog camp ground, enjoying perfect conditions on a clear still night.
2/04/2016 – 6/04/2016 Long Gully – The Castle – Mount Cole circuit
Morton National Park, NSW
Yuin country
Distance: 44km Total Ascent: 1955 Total Descent: 1955m Time: 23 hours
Participants: Mandy Creighton (Saturday & Sunday), Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Dave Whitelaw (Saturday & Sunday)
Steve and I started at Long Gully campground on Friday afternoon, enjoying the warm afternoon sun with a goanna for company.
Mandy and Dave joined us a bit later, sharing in the ritual of burning Sue’s expired business papers throughout the evening and sampling delicious bakery treats from the Heritage Bakery in Milton. Continue reading
23/08/2015 – 30/08/2015 Ellery Creek – Stanley Chasm
West MacDonnell National Park (Tjoritja), NORTHERN TERRITORY
Arrernte country
Distance: 68km Total Ascent: 2670m Total Descent: 2350m Time: 33 hours
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
Day 1: Sunday 23/8/2015 Ellery Creek Big Waterhole
After a pleasant lunch and coffee in Alice Springs we were picked up by Trek Larapinta at 2:00pm and dropped off at Ellery Creek big waterhole. It was a hot day for August, up to 31 degrees by the afternoon.
We set up camp in an area that looked like a dry creek bed and got ready for a swim in the waterhole. It looked beautiful but we were less enthusiastic when we felt the water. It was 14.8 degrees and felt very cold in contrast to the air temperature. We went for a short dip after which we felt very refreshed!
We decided to have a picnic dinner near the waterhole and enjoyed the change of colour In the gorge as the light faded. Steve set up for star trail photography but unfortunately encountered technical problems. We saw a tawny owl amongst other bird life. The stars were impressive.
Thursday 25/06/2015 Wodi Wodi Track – Stanwell Park Beach circuit
Illawarra Escarpment, NSW
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Derek Farrell
We picked up Derek from Thirroul and drove to Stanwell Park railway station on a warm winters morning. We were pleased to find an available car spot. We sooner warmed up along the track and Derek even got rid of his beanie, a sure sign he is a Darwin resident. Continue reading
10/06/2015 – 14/06/2015 Kanangra Walls – Narrow Neck
Kanangra Boyd National Park, NSW
Dharug country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Leader, Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Stephen Day, Dave Whitelaw
Tuesday night was spent at the Boyd River campground to allow us to get an early start. Steve was dropped off at the Kanangra Walls Lookout where he was aiming to get an overnight star trail series. By just before dark he had managed to pitch his tent precariously, without pegs on a rock ledge near the cliff edge. Trish had driven up with us and stayed Tuesday night to drive our car back to Katoomba, all so we could avoid the long car drop after the walk – thanks heaps Trish!
Early morning 25/5/2015 – The Castle from Byangee Mountain, the distant glow is Canberra some 100km to the west.
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Stars and shooting star over The Castle and nearby mountains on the evening of 13/5/2015, don’t miss the Aurora Australis at the end! (Click the image for the movie)
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13/05/2015 – 17/05/2015 Sassafras – Folly Point – Munnuldi Falls – Sluice Box Falls – Styles Creek – Sassafras circuit
Morton National Park, NSW
Yuin country
Distance: 52.3km Total Ascent: 2340m Total Descent: 2340m Time: 35 hours
Participants: Stephen Davies (Leader, Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Stuart Murray
Day 1: Wednesday 13/5/2015 Sassafras – Folly Point
We commenced our walk from Sassafras on a crisp clear morning. It was five degrees as we weighed packs and wished yet again that we had packed lighter, except for Stuart who managed to fit five days worth of food and gear into his 11kg pack. This, in the end disadvantaged him as he as he was allocated the climbing rope which added a further two kilograms. Steven won with a total of weight of 23kg including all his camera gear. Sue carried a respectable 15.7kg load.