Bendethera Valley
Submitted: Sunday, Apr 09, 2006 at 14:12
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Steven
G'day. We're heading down to the
Bendethera Valley for
Easter. Just wondering if firwood is available at any of the
camp sites. I've checked the Trek Notes but no mention is made of it. I'd be grateful for any
feedback; also any other info about the area and campgrounds etc.
Thanks
Reply By: johannagoanna - Sunday, Apr 09, 2006 at 16:23
Sunday, Apr 09, 2006 at 16:23
Last time we were down there, someone had kindly left us a pile of wood, but being
Easter I don't like your luck, it will be as busy as a caravan park!!!
Being a NP, I don't think that you are 'meant' to collect fire wood, but I am sure someone else will probably know, sorry I can't be more help!
Jo
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Follow Up By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Sunday, Apr 09, 2006 at 18:28
Sunday, Apr 09, 2006 at 18:28
Miss Goanna ,
It will be busy , but it is a huge huge area and if you nose around a bit you will find a spot away from the crowds . The valley is Klms long , and there are many side tracks as
well .
I would be picking up wood on the firetrail on the way in ( although we found some when we were there , the competition at
Easter will be heavy ) .
Cheers ,
Willie
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Follow Up By: Steven - Sunday, Apr 09, 2006 at 18:56
Sunday, Apr 09, 2006 at 18:56
Thanks for the advice. By the way, can you tell me how long the drive takes from
Braidwood to
Bendethera campground?
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Follow Up By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Sunday, Apr 09, 2006 at 20:41
Sunday, Apr 09, 2006 at 20:41
Steven ,
Are you going in from the West or the East ? From the East is the easy track and the one for CTs .
Willie .
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Follow Up By: Shawn - Monday, Apr 10, 2006 at 14:06
Monday, Apr 10, 2006 at 14:06
Steve,
from
Braidwood taking it easy and looking at a few areas on the way in, about three hours to the valley floor.
cheers
Shawn
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Reply By: Of Mice & Men - Sunday, Apr 09, 2006 at 18:31
Sunday, Apr 09, 2006 at 18:31
HI steve, was there last
Easter & yes it will be busy, but there are plenty of good sites as the valley floor goes in a long way, even people that turned up on the Saturday still found good spots. The busiest areas will be the immediate areas around the pit
toilets. There are some good one day drives around the Valley with some great scenery. A must to do while your there is
the caves at the end of the valley, getting to
the caves is a good walk, but take some nibblies & some water with you as the last part of the walking track to
the caves is very steep. When in
the caves you'll need a torch & a good sense of adventure, as
the caves have not been comercialised i.e, no lighting, steep ladders, slippery floors, some narrow squeezes on your stomach. In all, a great spot & one that I want to get back to.
Regards, OM&M
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