Capertee and the Turon River
Submitted: Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 13:04
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Groove
Hi All
About 10 years ago I was near
Capertee and spoke to a local bloke who gave me directions to a great spot.
I kept no records or maps of the trip and would love to retrace my steps. This much I recall. I drove through
Capertee took a left onto a track. The track followed the Turon in
places, lots of gates (none locked).
We bush camped on the river bank (somewhere). Eventually ended up in
Hill End.
Does anyone know if this area is still accessible?, is
bush camping permitted?
And does anyone have any better idea than I do of where I am talking about.
Any knowledge on the area much appreciated.
Cheers
Reply By: Top Cat - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 16:20
Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 16:20
You may be talking about the bridle trail???
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Reply By: Baz (NSW) - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 16:52
Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 16:52
There is a track that goes from Lower
Portland to
Sofala then it would be the main road from
Sofala too
Hill End i don't know if it is accessible now the other track is Razorback Rd from Cherry Tree
Hill then into Upper Turon Rd into
Sofala then on too
Hill End.
Baz.
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Follow Up By: Baz (NSW) - Tuesday, Nov 23, 2004 at 14:20
Tuesday, Nov 23, 2004 at 14:20
Yep your right, i don't know why i put lower just getting old i guess at least i got the rest right, lol. I'll just give myself an upper cut AGAIN.
Baz.
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Reply By: Billy - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 17:30
Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 17:30
You are not imagining things, we did that track about 5 years ago from the
Sofala end. Basically follows the Turon most of the way to
Capertee. A few gates, becomes more like a fire trail in the middle part. I would imagine it is mostly Private Property with public access. Plenty of spots where people had been camping on the river from memory. Clearly showing on my 250K Raster Mosaic at the moment.
Regds
Bill
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Reply By: Earvin Johnson - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 21:08
Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 21:08
Hi Groove,
This sounds like the route I took last year. If you grab the topo maps of
Capertee, Upper Turon,
Sofala, and
Hill End you will find your way easily enough. It takes you along the Turon River, Turon Gates, Palmers Oaky Ck, Upper Turon and then into
Sofala and
Hill End.
It was a great trip and one I will do again soon especially now the rivers have some more water in them.
Let me know if you need some more info.
Cheers
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Reply By: Groove - Tuesday, Nov 23, 2004 at 20:52
Tuesday, Nov 23, 2004 at 20:52
Thanks People
I have a fair idea what im looking for now
Cheers
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