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Oxley Wild River NP NSW

Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 19:17

michael42

Hi All,

We are looking at heading up in this direction over Easter. Never having been up there before, can someone give some first hand info? There will be 4 vehicles, possibly one camper trailer (off rd). Looking for advice on campsite, tracks, things to see and do (also any pitfalls!).

Thanks,

Michael
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AnswerID: 157931   Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 20:14

Tim M replied:

I haven't been there myself yet but intend to in the next 18 months.
I have heard that Apsley Falls is quite good. This is near Walcha. The National Parks website is good as it shows and describes all camp areas and has tips on "things to do". Hope this helps.
Regards
Tim
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FollowupID: 412284   Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 21:10

michael42 posted:

Thanks Tim.

We have been through the NP website, and have found that sometimes their info is not quite up to date (eg toilet facilities had been removed from one of their campsites last we stayed at last weekend...lol)
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AnswerID: 158039   Submitted: Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 09:31

cruiser replied:

The Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is a HUGE area.

It depends on where you are coming from as to where you are likely to end up camping.

There are NO roads that cross this park, so it means that if you wish to visit different area, you have to travel around the fringes of the park and there is no one road that travels the fringes.

There are plenty of camping areas, and as I said, depending on where you are coming from, will depend on where you go.

Basically, there is Walcha area, Wollomombi Falls, Ebor, Dorrigo, Georges Junction on Armidale/Kempsey Road, Carrai Plateau west of Kempsey, Mooraback on western side of Werrikimbee National Park.

Hope this helps
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AnswerID: 158072   Submitted: Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 11:47

Member - Silverfox (QLD) replied:

Last winter I stayed at the Aspley Falls camping area. It had new toilet blocs and large individual parking areas with their own primative b b qs. The gorge is spectacular. Tourist info seems best obtained from local info offices. e.g.contact Walcha. There was a good brochure from N.P. with all the entrances and camping areas on it. I think I got it with many other good brochures when I rang Armidale Tourist office. ( I have a photo of my rig at Aspley Falls on my site.) Enjoy.
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AnswerID: 158199   Submitted: Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 21:05

Peter replied:

Nice camping spots but watch out for leeches, especially if you're taking kids with you. We camped right on the river, track in gets very slippery after rain.
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AnswerID: 158619   Submitted: Saturday, Mar 04, 2006 at 19:48

3F62 replied:

"West Kunderang" is one of the best spots in this area, swim,fish (bass). Lots of R&R potential.(small tariff) Ring Booths camping shop in Armidale for details OR for a free spot try the bottom of the "Big Hil" on the Armidale to Kempsey Rd, both these spots on the top of the Macleay river.

Enjoy !!
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