forest roads between Moruya and cooma

Thanks Ian that what i needed to know as have never been that way.

Thanks John, No OziExplorer here yet, but plenty of maps and GPS so will have another look but should be fun. We're heading for Kosciuszko to have a look around before heading to Phillip Island. All part of our honeymoon.

The route that John has suggested is the way I would go as well; but only if you're a reasonably confident and competent 4 wheel driver.

I haven't been through that part of the country for several years (around 2000).

There used to be a great camp site down the bottom of the valley at Bendethra. Since moving over here to SA, I have read that some dipsticks in 4x4s and trail bikes had themselves a great time and cut the place up really badly.....it used to have nice natural grassy fields to camp on.

There are some steep, narrow sections on the tracks. On the western side, heading up to Dampier Fire Trail and the trig point, there is one spot I remember with a very tight elbow requiring a 3 point turn..... not a problem if you are competent and confident.

Otherwise, another less daunting way to go would be from Moruya to Araluen, Major's Creek and onto the Braidwood/Cooma Road. If you go that way, be sure to stop off at the BIG HOLE. You can camp in there (about 2klm off the main road) and then it's a walk of about half an hour to get to the BIG HOLE (a natural sink hole type thing)......very impressive.

Cheers and good luck..... have a great wedding and honeymoon (as one Ultimate owner to another....LOL).

Roachie

It really depends on what you want to do and how much time you have. The Araluen road is narrow in places, but apart from that it is easily driven by normal cars - it's just a dirt road through the bush with some good scenery on the way. There are some good camping spots along it - the one at Dry Ck crossing is worth a look.

If you actually want to get into 4wd, go through Bendethera. You don't have to stop in the valley, but if you do you will find that it's one of the better areas around here. The damage that Roachie described happened some years ago - unless the xmas crowd played up it should still be good.

John