Bendethra trails

Submitted: Monday, Nov 01, 2010 at 22:48

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Bendethera Valley

This cleared yet picturesque valley, right in the heart of the Deua National Park provides excellent camping grounds right beside the crystal clear waters of the Deua River.

Bendethera Valley

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Bendethera Valley is in the Deua National Park, 320km south west of Sydney and 100km south east of Canberra. Min. requirement is a 4WD with low range and adequate clearance

Tonkatuff

i was thinking of venturing down to the bendethra area this weekend (weather permitting). I was wondering if anyones been down there recently and traveled the Merricumbene, Minuna Range and Mongamula Fire trails, Cheers

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Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 at 05:58

Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 at 05:58

Hi there, Gee, the south coast and the majority of the east coast has been soaked and rain predicted for the entire week and into next week, so it could be very wet,, Michael

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Reply By: CraigB - Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 at 09:06

Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 at 09:06

Tracks are in good condition but as already said lots of rain in the area. Might be best to delay a week or two subject to weather.

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Follow Up By: Member - Aaron L (NSW) - Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 at 09:39

Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 at 09:39

Too wet at the moment. I'd be waiting a couple of weeks if it was me. cheers Aaron

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Reply By: Member - Warrie (NSW) - Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 at 21:35

Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 at 21:35

Hi Tonkatuff, go for your drive. We've done the Merricumbene in fog, snow and with trees down. A liitle bit of rain -30mm to 9 am today at Bendethera won't stop you. See pix in Places for the muddy patch at the bottom of the hill east of Bendethera valley. It's what you've got a 4WD for.....enjoy.....W

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Follow Up By: Effie C (NT) - Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 at 08:27

Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 at 08:27

Also why National Parks keep threatening to close access when it all gets chopped up by those who "own" a 4wd must drive through the mud. Tread Softly as we all may want to visit there one day.
Wait till the tracks dry out a bit and the grass on the valley floor is solid enough so you can enjoy the camping and the trip and not spend your time bogged or covered in mud; that is what we own a 4wd for the ability to access these areas to enjoy not destroy!