A day out near Newnes - a minotaur's lair, a slot canyon, and pagodas aplenty!

Newnes, in the Wolgan Valley to the west of the Blue Mountains, is a three hour drive away. But it's always well worth the trip, such as the magnificence of the bushwalking adventures on offer.

The Thursday bushwalking group I walk with treated itself to a particularly splendid day out the other day. Local legend Harold led us, and we were treated to fabulous scenery, tape-assisted climbs and descents, canyons, pagodas, and slots.

Pagoda view

Descending the Ariadne Thread.

And on through the Minotaur Lair.