Camping in the Brindabella's?

Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 00:31

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Alfred

I'm planning a weekend trip to the Brindabella's from Sydney. Can anyone recommend any interesting tracks and a good spot to camp?

Thanks, Alfred (4WD ADDICT)

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Reply By: Bob of KAOS - Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 07:07

Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 07:07

Alfred,
on the ACT side the only legit place to camp is at Cotter reserve. You can access things easily from there. I have camped in the pine forests but the area is crawling with crazies, rapists and murderers. Keep an eye out for suicides and dumped bodies.

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Follow Up By: cokeaddict - Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 07:30

Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 07:30

So thats where all the locals go for holidays when they are not at home in Bankstown. I always wondered about that !

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Follow Up By: Member - Paul J (ACT) - Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 14:25

Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 14:25

I have camped in the pine forests but the area is crawling with crazies, rapists and murderers.

Bob, maybe they followed you over..............

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Follow Up By: Rick Blaine - Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 14:38

Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 14:38

Yeah....although since the fires a lot of the loonies have had to leave because their cover has burnt down...but stay away from the forrestry sellements because even though they were destroyed they are still a "meeting place" for the more undesirable societal elements. A mate who is a firefighter says that during the fires millions of $$$$ of funny bushes were destroyed....Still it is a nice place some good tracks but i'm not sure if they are open.. All the public roads are open but the firetrails are patroled and some have locked gates

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Reply By: Member - Steve (ACT) - Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 12:04

Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 12:04

*camping grounds around the ACT
campinggrounds
*Information on Brindabellas
brindiesinfo

*contact details for information
contactdetails

Hope I did this right and it's of some help

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Follow Up By: Member - Steve (ACT) - Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 12:06

Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 12:06

Can also provide some trip details if you'd like???

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Follow Up By: Alfred - Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 20:40

Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 20:40

Steve, I checked out the links. Not much on track recommendation. Would greatly apreciate some trip details from yourself, considering you practically live next door to the Brindabellas.
Thanks, Alfred.

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Reply By: StormyKnight - Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 20:54

Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 20:54

When are you going? Do you have any maps?
The LCool Act group are organising a trip in the area on Australia Day. If your around I'm sure you will be welcome to join us. Some moderate 4wd will be involved (heavy ruts etc) & even more if slightly wet.

Cheers
Richard

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Follow Up By: Alfred - Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 21:53

Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 at 21:53

Planning to go 29 & 30 January. Have 1:25000 topos of Brindabella, Cotter Dam and Tidbinbilla. I would be interested in joining you. Email me for further details: atrusso@optusnet.com.au

Thanks for the offer,
Alfred

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