Bushwalking trip reports and photos

This is a log book of my bushwalking trips, with trip reports for some, and photos from many recent ones. This page is just a spin-off from Tom's trip reports only brought about by Tom snapping his Achilles tendon in late 2006 meaning I had to branch out and do some trips without him!

See also my canyoning trips

Day walks in NSW
Overnight walks in NSW
Walks outside of NSW
Walks outside of Australia

2010

Date Walk Participants Photos National Park
26-27 June Blue Dog Buttress: Carlons Farm - Ironpot Mtn - Ironmonger Spur - Breakfast Creek & Cox River Junction - Cox River (c) - Blue Dog Buttress - Knights Deck – Breakfast Creek - Frying Pan Flat - Pots & Pans Spur - Carlons Farm Rachel Brennan, Stephen Brading, Yvonne Brading, Ksenya Pakhomov, Chris Birch, Pam Campbell [SBW] Photos Blue Mountains NP
20 June Walls Ledge: Blackheath - Popes Glen - Govetts Leap - Fairfax Heritage Track - Blackheath Rachel Brennan, Tom Brennan, James Yorston, Gill Fowler, Naomi Yorston, Peter Gardner Blue Mountains NP
13-14 June Baal Bone: 976 - Baal Bone Creek - Great Divide - Mt McLean - McLeans Pass - Mount Jamison (C) - McLeans Pass - Great Divide - 1051 - Baal Bone Creek - Baal Bone Gap - Great Divide - 976 Rachel Brennan, Tom Brennan Gardens of Stone NP
8 May Wentworth Falls to Leura: Wentworth Falls Station - Nature Track - Edinburgh Castle Rock - Lilians Bridge - Inspiration Point - Sublime Point Road - Golf Links Lookout - Pool of Siloam - Lyrebird Dell - Leura Station Rachel Brennan, Tom Brennan Blue Mountains NP
19 Feb Colliers Causeway Rachel Brennan, Tom Brennan Blue Mountains NP
14 Feb Bungleboori Tributaries Rachel Brennan, Tom Brennan, Ian Thorpe, Michael Keats, Jodie Dixon, Melinda Turner, David Trinder, Sue Bucknell [SBW] Blue Mountains NP
9 Feb Steamers Beach Loop Rachel Brennan, Tom Brennan, Chris Stephens Booderee NP
8 Feb Murrays Beach Loop Rachel Brennan, Tom Brennan, Chris Stephens, Liz Edye Tom's photos Booderee NP
7 Feb Bob Turners Track Rachel Brennan, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Wollemi NP

2009

27 Dec Wahroonga to Mt Kuring-gai Rachel Brennan, Tom Brennan Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
6 Dec Pulpit Rock Rachel Brennan, Tom Brennan, Chris Stephens, Gill Fowler, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Blue Mountains NP
31 Oct Kangaroo Creek Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, Vivien de Remy de Courcelles, Emmanuelle Convert, Christian Vallence, Dan, Bob, Adrian, Jodie Dixon, Lucy, Helene, Jennifer [SBW] Royal NP
26 Sep Little Crater Ridge: Pisgah Rock - Lincoln Creek - Erskine Creek - Dadder Cave - Little Crater Ridge - Erskine Creek - Jack Evans Track Rachel Grindlay, James Yorston Blue Mountains NP
22 Aug Du Faur Head Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's Photos Blue Mountains NP
8 Aug Blacks Ladders and Ersgate Pass Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, James Yorston Tom's Photos Blue Mountains NP
1 Aug Sinclair Head Seal Colony Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's Photos Te Kopahou Reserve
25-26 Jul Colo Meroo Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's Photos Blue Mountains NP
8 June National Pass Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's Photos Blue Mountains NP
29-30 May Six Foot Track - Coxs River - Quartpot Spur (C) - Tinpot Hill - Green Gully Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's Photos Blue Mountains NP
3 May Edenderry Falls: Govetts Leap - Bridal Veil Falls - Junction Rock - Syncarpia - Edenderry Falls - Horse Track - Evans Lookout - Govetts Leap Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's Photos Blue Mountains NP
18-19 Apr Colo River Canyon: Hollow Rock - Pass 5 (abseiling) - Colo River (C) - Wollemi Creek - Crawfords Lookout - Hollow Rock Rachel Grindlay, Caoimhin Ardren, Tom Brennan, George, Kathleen, Guy, Pete, Helen, Andrew, Helen, Peggy Tom's Photos Wollemi NP
10 April Federation Pass Rachel Grindlay, Jackie Robins Blue Mountains NP
14-21 Feb Walls of Jerusalem to Lake St Clair via The Never Never Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Photos Walls of Jerusalem NP & Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair NP

2008

Date Walk Participants Photos National Park
4-6 Oct Gingra Range & Ti Willa Tops Caoimhin Ardren, Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Kanangra-Boyd NP
28 Sept Castle Rocks Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Munghorn Gap NP
28 Aug Brandywine Falls Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Brandywine Falls Provincial Park, BC, Canada
26 Aug Lake Minnewanka, Hoodoos Trail Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Banff NP, AB, Canada
25 Aug Johnston Canyon Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Banff NP, AB, Canada
24 Aug Sentinal Pass via Larch Valley Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Banff NP, AB, Canada
23 Aug Peyto Lake, Lake Louise Shoreline - Lake Agnes, Mirror Lake, Little Beehive, Big Beehive - Plain of the Six Glaciers Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Banff NP, AB, Canada
22 Aug Athabasca Glacier Walk, Mistaya Canyon Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Banff NP, AB, Canada
21 Aug Edith Cavell / Angel Glacier Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Jasper NP, AB, Canada
20 Aug Pyramid Lake Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Jasper NP, AB, Canada
19 Aug Maligne Canyon Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Jasper NP, AB, Canada
14 Aug Paradise Meadows Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Strathcona Provincial Park, BC, Canada
13 Aug Mt Becher (unsuccessful) Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Strathcona Provincial Park, BC, Canada
12 Aug Little Qualicum Falls Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
11 Aug Marie Canyon, Stoltz Pool Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Cowichan River Provincial Park, BC, Canada
4 May Cowan to Brooklyn Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
5 Apr Middle Harbour Loop Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Garigal NP

2007

Date Walk Participants Photos National Park
21 Oct Waterfall Walks Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Oxley Wild Rivers NP
20 Oct Cathedral Rocks Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Cathedral Rock NP
20 Oct Eagles Nest Lookout Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos New England NP
29 Sept - 1 Oct Kanangra to Katoomba Rachel Grindlay, Alexa McAuley, David Knights, Matthew Hollingworth, Dylan Anderson, Maureen Brauers, Matt May photos Kanangra-Boyd NP, Blue Mountains NP
16 Sept Glen Davis Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, James Yorston Wollemi NP
9 Sept Tesselated Pavements Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, Steve Thomsen Tom's photos Blue Mountains NP
30 Jul - 17 Aug Larapinta Trail Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, Gill Fowler Tom's photos West MacDonnell NP
29 Jul Uluru Base Walk Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Uluru-Kata Tjuta NP
28 Jul Walpa Gorge Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Uluru-Kata Tjuta NP
28 Jul Valley of the Winds Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Uluru-Kata Tjuta NP
14-15 Jul Pantoneys Crown Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, Gill Fowler, Alexa McAuley Tom's photos Gardens of Stone NP
1 Jul Chatswood to Thornleigh Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Lane Cove NP
23 Jun Prince Henry Cliff Walk Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Blue Mountains NP
11 Jun Taros Ladder and Carlons Chains Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Blue Mountains NP
3 Jun Hornsby to Mt Ku-ring-gai Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Berowra Valley RP
27 May Breakfast Creek and Ironmonger Hill Sarah Wentworth, Rachel Grindlay, Sacha Vidler, Tom Brennan, Ari Vidler Tom's photos Blue Mountains NP
19 May Koolewong Ridge Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Brisbane Water NP
17-18 Apr Catlins Top Track Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos
11-14 April Milford Track Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan my photos | Tom's photos Fiordland NP, NZ
7-9 April Routeburn Track Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan my photos | Tom's photos Fiordland NP, NZ
17 Mar Little Crater Ridge Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Blue Mountains NP
3-4 Mar Glenbrook to Springwood Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Blue Mountains NP
24 Feb Berry Island Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Smoothey Park and Gore Cove Bushland Reserve, Berry Island Reserve
26-28 Jan Ettrema Creek Rachel Grindlay, Caoimhin Ardren, Gill Fowler, Mike Baldwin, Matt Ryan, Kate photos Morton NP

2006

Date Walk Participants Photos National Park
13-14 Oct Bob Turners Track Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Wollemi NP
13 Oct Crawfords Lookout Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Wollemi NP
24 Sep Hazelbrook Waterfalls Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Blue Mountains NP
3 Sep Lockley Pylon Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Blue Mountains NP
20 Aug Peats Crater Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan et al Tom's photos Muogamarra NR
13 Aug Pagoda Walk Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Wollemi NP
5-6 Aug Coastal Track Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Royal NP
1-2 Jul Red Rocks Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, James Yorston Tom's photos Wollemi NP
25 Jun Bantry Bay Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Garigal NP
2 Jun Cowan to Berowra Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, Gill Fowler, Liz Edye Tom's photos Berowra Valley RP
30 May Plateau du Lisey Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Parc National des Pyrénées, France
29 May Lac de Gaube Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Parc National des Pyrénées, France
28 May Pic du Cabaliros Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Parc National des Pyrénées, France
15-19 May Vercors Eastern Rim Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Parc Naturel Régional du Vercors, France
13 May Lantau Peak Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Lantau Country Park, Hong Kong
6 May Wahroonga to Berowra Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, Gill Fowler Tom's photos Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
14-16 Apr Bulga Denis Canyon Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, Owen Shepherd Tom's photos Kanangra-Boyd NP

2005

Date Walk Participants Photos National Park
30 Dec - 1 Jan Jagungal Loop Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, Matt Ryan, Caoimhin Ardren Kosciuszko NP
10-11 Dec Wild Dogs Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Blue Mountains NP
16 Oct Berry Island Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, Liz Brennan Tom's photos Smoothey Park and Gore Cove Bushland Reserve, Berry Island Reserve
30-31 Jul Mt Solitary Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, Caoimhin Ardren Tom's photos Blue Mountains NP
9 Jul Hunters Hill to Lane Cove Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Lane Cove River Reserve
18 Jun Waterfall to Heathcote Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Royal NP
30 May Wonderland Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Grampians NP (VIC)
29 May Mt William Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Grampians NP (VIC)
26 May Deep Creek Cove Circuit Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Deep Creek CP (SA)
23 May Alligator Gorge Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Mt Remarkable NP (SA)
21-22 May Wilpena Pound Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Flinders Ranges NP (SA)
16 May Coastal Trail Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Cape Le Grand NP (WA)
15 May Len Otte Nature Trail Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Cape Arid NP (WA)
15 May Frenchman Peak Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Cape Le Grand NP (WA)
12 May West Mount Barren Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Fitzgerald River NP (WA)
10 May Bluff Knoll Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Stirling Ranges NP (WA)
10 May Toolbrunup Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Stirling Ranges NP (WA)
9 May Nancy Peak Circuit Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Porongorup NP (WA)
8 May Bald Head Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Torndirrup NP (WA)
7 May West Cape Howe Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos West Cape Howe NP (WA)
5 May D'Entrecasteaux Point Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos D'Entrecasteaux NP (WA)
1 May Sika Circuit Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Lennard CP (WA)
17 Apr Stamford Hill Hike Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Lincoln NP (SA)
15 Apr Mt Remarkable Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Mt Remarkable NP (SA)
11 Apr Yerong Trail Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos The Rock NR
21-28 Feb Overland Track Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair NP (Tas)

2004

Date Walk Participants Photos National Park
14 Nov Lower Grose River Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, Sacha Vidler, Karl Adamson, Melanie Barlow Tom's photos Blue Mountains NP
2-3 Sep Guthega Creek Rachel Grindlay, Tamara Davis, Sally Basten, Lee Photos Kosciuszko NP
29 Aug Blue Gum Forest Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, Jonathan Potts, Lisi Jarrott Blue Mountains NP
15-16 Aug Vikakongäs - Vaattunkikongäs, Mire Trail Rachel Grindlay, Liz Edye, Chris Stephens Arctic Circle Hiking Area, Finland
13-15 Aug Pyhä to Luosto Rachel Grindlay, Liz Edye, Chris Stephens, Lisi Jarrott, Matt Dowle Pyhätunturi National Park, Finland
17 July Putty Beach to Maitland Bay Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, Gill Fowler Bouddi NP
4 July Mt Portal Lookout Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Blue Mountains NP
23 May Turramurra to Berowra Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, Chris Stephens, Tania King, Liz Edye Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
9 May Cowan to Brooklyn Rachel Grindlay, Lisi Jarrott, Jonathan Potts, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
8 Feb Spit to Manly Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan Tom's photos Sydney Harbour NP
17-18 Jan Deep Pass Rachel Grindlay, Tom Brennan, Fiona Macrae, Matt Ryan, Liz Edye, Chris Stephens Blue Mountains NP

2003

Date Walk Participants Photos National Park
13-14 Dec Wollangambe Crater Rachel Grindlay & lots of others - Charles' 30th birthday Photos Blue Mountains NP

2002

Date Walk Participants Photos National Park
31 Aug - 1 Sep Totara Flats Track Rachel Grindlay, Larissa Arney, Craig Turnbull, Nic Footer Tararua Forest Park (NZ)

1994

Date Walk Participants Photos National Park
Jul (Heroes & Unity Long Weekend) Mt Mumpu Rachel Grindlay & various others in school group near Mkushi, Zambia