Monthly:January 2023
BIRRABANG BROOK DRAFT JAN 28 January 2023 Birrabang Brook or Birrabang Canyon is a creek on the south side of the Bells Line of Road. This pretty creek has some nice canyon sections. The 2019-20 fires and three years of La Nina have contributed to some log jams that can be avoided by choosing the right way! The water level was higher than the last time I went there: I had to almost swim in two sections. A lovely day […]
SHEEP DIP CANYON 24 January 2023 Sheep Dip, also known as Death Trap, is a small canyon in the headwaters of Rocky Creek. It was a hot day and spending several hours in the water seemed like a good idea. The original fire trail was overgrown after the fires but this did not prevent Kent to drive those lazy canyoners closer to the start of the track! Sheep Dip is a fun little canyon/creek with lots of slides, pools and […]
WOLLANGAMBE ONE 3 January 2023 The Wollangambe River is always a fun trip in summer but it is not my favourite creek to walk/swim along! The cliffs are amazing but I prefer a bit of variety in the scenery … Wollangambe One (upper section) has longer swims and more scrambling than Wollangambe Two (lower section). Since I do not have a lilo – can’t be bothered with them – I paddle around and end up ravenous! The day was gorgeous […]
