Retrospectives

Mr Hoot, the Powerful Owl
Mr Hoot, the Powerful Owl, was a children’s favourite Marilyn and Les Anderson bought

Back in the days when Munibung Hill was open
Kevin Bullen has been in the Cardiff area for 76 years. First at Russell Street,

The sights, smells and feel of the forest
“Lockdown has imposed many irritating restrictions. However, it has also motivated me to walk across

Angela’s long term love for rambling in nature
“The ecology is so important, but it is so often side-lined or worse, overlooked. The changes

Being resourceful at Munibung Hill
Evelyn Ruth Petersen was no slouch when it comes to making the best of what’s

Fond childhood memories of Munibung Hill
“My mother, Nita, used to take groups of us kids up Munibung when we were

It’s a great combination, friends and nature
We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting places to walk in the company

Care for land and waterways
Munibung Hill is a jewel in the crown for Lake Macquarie, says Ken McGregor. “There

Thirty six years and still a drawcard
The COVID-19 lockdown has motivated an increasing number of people to visit Munibung Hill. Not

Getting reacquainted
Getting reacquainted with an old mate, Munibung Hill ‘Munibung Hill sits silently overseeing the landscape.

Getting into the outdoors
View across Lake Macquarie (left) The assembled group on the south end of the main

When home and school merge at Munibung Hill
Ring the bell, it’s time for class. But this class is not in a classroom,

If we care enough
Treasured trees could outlive us, if we care enough There’s a patch of bushland at

Going bush
Wonder, wander, yonder, ponder – brings fonder appreciation of nature. On a warm day, 9

The nature in our neighbourhood
Top left: Map of one of the most popular walking circuits for visitors to Munibung

A touch of Munibung Hill
PICTURE: Cliff face at former gravel quarry where the track crosses between Quarry Road and

Walking with the Ramblers
Mighty ramble with lovely bird song and rainforest. Ten of us set off to climb

Spectacular views
Nature in suburbia with spectacular views. Walk in the footsteps of the indigenous peoples of

Perfect for a picnic
Progressive picnic as part of exploring Munibung Hill. ‘Last school holidays my 5 year old

Fitness for all ages
INTERVIEW Munibung Hill has fitness gym qualities What do barefoot water skiing and Munibung Hill

First time visit
First time visit to Munibung Hill – a mysterious place We are always pleased to

Blankets, cardboard, mushrooms and blackberries
PICTURE: Aaron Smith with his two boys enjoy the views while walking the tracks at

Families visit Munibung Hill for a walk on the wild side
Enjoying the great outdoors on Mothers Day 2020 It was a glorious sunny Sunday morning

Bush schooling at Munibung Hill
Learning doesn’t have to be confined to the classroom. For an increasing number of parents,

Protect Munibung Hill for future generations
PICTURE: Cardiff Probus at the top of the ridge at Munibing Hill, Picture courtesy Ken