Hail Storm in Rooty Hill, NSW, Australia on 14th October 2021. I took shelter under the rail bridge, but the hail basically came in sideways. A little bit of damage to the garden.
The Tragedy We Can Prevent
Today I was saddened to hear about the tragic death of a woman from Cairns who fell from Windin Falls in northern Queensland. Our hearts and condolences go out to the family and friends who have lost a loved one.
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I found this video fascinating:
Big Redback Spider
Barrenjoey Lighthouse & Arctic Hat Review
This beautiful short walk takes you along the bayside beach from the carpark then up steep stairs to the lighthouse. The walk provides views north over Broken Bay towards Lion Island and Box Head, and south across Palm Beach and Pittwater.
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One school day in July 2020 my wife and I took the opportunity to check out this short walk to Butterbox Point in the Blue Mountains. We didn’t walk all the way down to the point, but just up to the high part before the track turns south. After the bushfires, this walk offered a unique opportunity to see the landscape in its charred, harsh, rugged glory.
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A long drive down a dusty road from Wentworth Falls leads to this spectacular view of Lake Burragorang and the beautiful Blue Mountains. The short stroll from the carpark is easy to follow on foot but not wheelchair accessible.
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At the northwest end of Ropes Crossing, Wianamatta Regional Park is a relatively recent National Park. The park encompasses some of the old St Marys Australian Defence Industries (ADI) area.
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This is a 4km loop starting and ending at Conservation Hut in Wentworth Falls, NSW.
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The Rock Lily Walking Track is a short stroll beside Wollombi Brook, starting and ending at the Basin Campsite in the Olney State Forest, NSW.
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