Sydney-Yarrangobilly Caves- & return
Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 13, 2007 at 18:44
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michaelhadley
I'm new to the 4WD set; in fact I've just taken delivery of my Lexus RX350. For my first excursion I'd like to take my kids up to
Yarrangobilly Caves and surrounds.
Specifically, I'd like to know if it's possible (and reasonably comfortable) to travel from
the caves through Brindabella to either
Canberra or Tumut, how long it would take and what I should expect to encounter along the way.
Also, If anyone has camped out that way any recommendations would be appreciated.
Many thanks
Michael
Reply By: Mr Fawlty - Tuesday, Mar 13, 2007 at 20:46
Tuesday, Mar 13, 2007 at 20:46
Have a look here:
Site Link
Is this the route you are taking???
There used to be a shortcut via
blue waterholes from Yarrangobilly to Brindabella but I'm not sure if you can get through, Sneaking suspicion that NP&WS have closed it off.
However this map shows that it is simply a matter of following "long Plains Rd:
Site Link
Camping available on the banks of the Yarrangobilly river as you cross the
bridge about 10 km from Yarrangobilly.
Take your swimwear as the
thermal pool is fantastic...
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Follow Up By: michaelhadley - Wednesday, Mar 14, 2007 at 06:18
Wednesday, Mar 14, 2007 at 06:18
Thanks for the advice. I was planning to travel Long Plains Rd but a friend of
mine said that he thought it might have been closed.
Michael
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Follow Up By: RichieK - Thursday, Mar 15, 2007 at 15:32
Thursday, Mar 15, 2007 at 15:32
Used to do the
Long Plain Rd from Brindabella to
Rules Point on motorcycles many moons ago - tried to do it in the Prado a few years back and found it was gated from the Brindabella end - something about powerline maintenance and landowners only? Shame - its an awesome bit of road, ideal for softroaders, bikes etc, some knarly hills, creek crossings, also some really nice swift and smoooooth dirt track...
Cheers and beers
Rich
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Reply By: michaelhadley - Wednesday, Mar 14, 2007 at 06:14
Wednesday, Mar 14, 2007 at 06:14
Thnaks for the advice. I was planning to travel Long Plains Rd but a friend of
mine said that he thought it might have been closed.
Michael
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Reply By: Member - bushfix - Wednesday, Mar 14, 2007 at 07:44
Wednesday, Mar 14, 2007 at 07:44
G'day,
ring the Tumut Parks office for up to date info on the tracks, they are very helpful.
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