Capertee Valley Photos

Photos to show the wonders and people of the Capertee Valley, the largest enclosed valley in the world. From Capertee in the South West to Mt Marsden in the North, encompasses the locations of Glen Davis, Glen Alice and Bogee. Contains majestic escarpments and flora and fauna to take your breath away. Host to the Wollemi, Gardens of Stone and Capertee National parks. This is Wiradjuri Country and home of the endangered Regent Hoenyeater and many native plants.

31 May 2011

Dwelling in Shale Mining Heritage Airly Village, Capertee Valley NSW

Most of the dwellings in Airly Village are hard to find and need someone to record them on a GPS

06 May 2011

John Thirlwall, owner of Glen Davis shale oil site

John Thirwell owns the now derelict shale oil works at Glen Davis. Inspections of the remaining buildings are conducted at 2pm each Saturday. People wishing to jouin the tours should enquire at Glen Davis Community Centre or meet the tour leader at the gates to the site. Photo by Bruce Upton

Frill Necked Lizard

These guys look fearsome but are harmless, the frills lie flat along the body until disturbed. Photo Bruce Upton