Family day/o'night trips from western sydney

Mate,

Get yourself the Boiling Billy book 4WD Treks Close to Sydney

We've done quite a few of them, and they are a great intro

Gibbo,

As Ivan said grab that book as it has some nice treks in it. If you haven't been out to Sofala/Hill End area then that is definitely worth checking out. Plenty of history. Fairly easy 4wding.

Yerranderie (?) is supposed to be pretty good although others may be able to tell you more about it. I have not had the chance yet, but intend to do so soon.

Wollondilly River Station on the Wombeyan Caves Rd is a nice little camping spot on the Wollondilly River. Whilst there you can check out Wombeyan Caves and probably shoot up through Yerranderie and home.

Then there is Yalwal down south near Nowra - some good 4wding of all levels.

You could also check out Newnes in the Lithgow area. Have a look at the Glow Worm Tunnel, Lost City, Aboriginal Rock Paintings.

You will find all of these treks covered in the above book.

Have fun.

As above get the book its great.
The Glow Worm Tunnel at Newnes is well worth it, for a one or two day trip, camping areas are abundant at Newnes.
Yerranderie is a great trip, especially coming in from Jenolan Caves end onto Kanangra Walls, camp at Dingo Dell o'nite,onto Yerranderie in the morning, but you have to be an early bird to get it all in the weekend, but it is a very good trip. A standard Patrol or Cruiser can do the short cuts easily.

Cheers
Shawn

G'day Gibbo,

I agree with Squid. Other good places set of Blue Mountains include Glen Davis (even got hot showers there), Limeburners and Dingo Dell south of Kanangra Walls and the forestry area between Sunny Corner and Capertee north west of Lithgow. All of them we have towed our camper trailer into (and out of) - 100Series + Heaslip. None of them at this time of year but. It's freezing out there ay.

JimB

Gibbo if you look at "my rig" the other photo is taken at Wollondilly River Station, they do have a webb site and advertise 4WD which we didnt explore. In the early morning a couple of horses came down for some toast the kids would probably like that.

Your a hop skip and a jump from Wombeyan Caves which also has a big camping area and lots of areas for kids to play and the caves of course. Wombeyan has a large "dinning room and communal kitch" we have gone down there with groups and lit up the fires (need to get your own wood) put on some music and had great nights.

We were going to Sofala and Hill end last school holidays but had a few hiccups and didnt get there but lots recommended it and the bridle trail in that area.

Carolyn

Gibbo

All of the above are fun. Grab the book like the guys say.

Even closer to home are the Watagans and Yengo NP - definitely day or overnight or long weekend material. Drive up to Newcastle and play on the beach at Stockton - you'll need a snatch strap, compressor and buy a permit.

Have fun - beats painting the back room!

Max

G'day Max,
The book , or the 4by ers bible as it seems, is on it's way ! Thanks for the info & the reply, much appreciated.
See ya out there some where,
Gibbo.