Thursday, Jul 10, 2003 at 23:51
Yeah, there is a diversion around it, basically you just head straight for the Oxley Highwayand head along it 3km to hook uo with the original route (should be in the book).
As for whether it is worthwhile .... yes and no.
It is a great trek wth some beautiful scenery and spots to stop at, however it is pretty long trip. if you are planning on camping I highly recommend the Mooraback
camping area.
If we do it again we will probably do the
gloucester to Wauhope section again and then head up the highway if we are heading further north. I reckon this is a good way as you can head into Port Macquarie at the end.
Depending on what you are after in travel time and what you want to see should dictate which way to go.
Gloucester is good for a day, nice town, as is
Stroud and all along the main road in.
Anyway, I reckon you should do some of the inland trek and some highway.
Funnel Webs, didn't see any, but Mooraback is on reclaimed Pastoral land with plenty of Roos around. Went trough there once in summer and there were plenty of leeches by the river and plenty of ticks around. I don't think either would be a problem in winter.
We saw a couple of snakes on tracks, but that was about it. It is a pretty secluded area though, which is one of the reasons its not overcamped and still is in good nick.
Some of the trek between
Gloucester and the Oxley Highway was also a bit 'out of the way' I reckon if you get stuck you could be there for a while. My wife was a bit nervous about this, but we had a winch and full recovery kit. Give it a go, it's a good adventure.Moggs ( Normanhurst NSW)
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