Category Archives: Bushwalking

Bushwalking in my “backyard”

Posted on June 4, 2026 by marilyn

STRICKLAND STATE FOREST – 4th June 2026 Well, not quite my back yard, but close enough.  A day out in a State Forest close to home looking for Aboriginal art, sounded perfect for a “fitness walk”.  Jeff B and Alan … Continue reading →

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Heaton State Forest – known for being leech infested

Posted on May 21, 2026 by marilyn

HEATON STATE FOREST – 20 May 2026 With almost two weeks of rain behind us, I wasn’t sure that this day walk would go ahead. There was muttering of “mud, leeches, and rain” from some, and it ended up that … Continue reading →

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Still in search of “grassy meadows”

Posted on May 13, 2026 by marilyn

DHARUG NP – 13 May 2026 Back in 2023, I visited a creek in Dharug NP looking for some items that I’d found on one of Ray Meisterhans’ maps.  The items that we’d found were amazing.  I then poured over … Continue reading →

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My walks are getting shorter and shorter

Posted on April 30, 2026 by marilyn

MT ETNA, CENTRAL QUEENSLAND – 20-30 April 2026 We had organised a “day off” for Monday (and a day trip over to Great Keppel Island), and then we heard that everyone was going to have a day off on Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Finally, the pinnacle of our trip The (12) Apostles

Posted on March 31, 2026 by marilyn

GREAT OCEAN WALK – 31 March 2026 For those of you wondering if Peter and I could manage six nights with only 1 x 2l of cask wine.  You’ll be pleased to know that we managed just fine.  Confirmation that … Continue reading →

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