Access to Bendethera with camper trailer

Submitted: Sunday, Feb 01, 2009 at 15:04
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Afternoon all,

I am looking to do a trip at easter beginning at Bendethera for 3 nights, then onto Mansfield or Wangaratta for a couple of nights, then go an spend a few days exploring the High Country Huts.

My questions are, Can I take a camper trailer into Bendethera?
And, Which is the quickest way to get to Wangaratta from Bendethera? I know there are a couple of ways to get in and out of Bendethera but not sure which is the sensible way towing a camper trailer.

Cheers in advance,
Selasticman
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Reply By: jdbb - Sunday, Feb 01, 2009 at 16:00

Sunday, Feb 01, 2009 at 16:00
There's nothing too serious going into Bendethera from the Moruya side or via Dampier FT. There is only a couple of spots you would think about using 4wd. Coming in from Dry Ck would be a bit of a challenge with a CT but I've seen people do it in pretty slippery conditions.

Once you're in there its a great spot with heaps of areas to set up. There's 2 or 3 toilets in there, heaps of good water, fire wood is never an issue.

Others may have a better suggestion, but to get back into Vic have a look at going out up Dampier FT, then on to Cooma via the Braidwood/Cooma road.

John

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Follow Up By: Selasticman - Sunday, Feb 01, 2009 at 16:12

Sunday, Feb 01, 2009 at 16:12
Cheers John, Thanks for the info.
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Reply By: BenDiD - Sunday, Feb 01, 2009 at 22:38

Sunday, Feb 01, 2009 at 22:38
Hi Selasticman,

I drove through two weeks ago starting from Braidwood and exiting at Dry Creek. I echo the comments above, I think coming from Dry Creek with a CT would be extremely challenging. There are several very steep sections, big "humps" where drains have been cut and a 2 or 3 hairpin turns on the side of hills where I had to do a 3 point turn in my Paj to get it around the corner.

The road in from Braidwood via Dampier Trig is a bit easier - no hairpins and less winding "side of the cliff" type tracks but still some very steep and slippery sections.

Can't speak to the other tracks mentioned above - I didn't drive them.

Despite all that Bendethera has to be one of the best camping areas I've ever seen so worth some effort to get to.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Ben


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Follow Up By: Selasticman - Monday, Feb 02, 2009 at 18:51

Monday, Feb 02, 2009 at 18:51
Hi Ben,
Thanks for the update.

curious to know wether the other track, I think its 'Little Sugar Loaf' is easy. I think from looking at the maps that it looks kinda windy too. Maybe stick to what forumites recommend while towing.

Cheers,

Dave


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