Camping at Bendethera

If you are coming via Middle Mountain road (Braidwood) with a camper it poses quite a challenge. I went in that way near 2 years ago and it is rough. With any recent rain the river crossing can be high and there was considerable sized loose sandstone rocks littering the track. I have been in that way previously to that and found it do able with a trailer but the track was in better condition. If you read my blog, i actually didnt make it all the way in last time but i continued to the Trig point only about 15 or 16 ks in and it was rough going. If there has been some grading in there recently, it may be better now. Moyura is an easier track in i believe but i havent tried that way. I will be going that way from now on.. Michael

We went there in October. You may have some fun with the trailer but it will get through. I would.

However if a storm is threatening either get out early or wait until its well and truly gone. We were caught in this one and slipped quite a bit on the way down to Dry Creek Crossing. We had to keep going as we wanted to beat any flash flood. It's hard to see a storm coming when in the valley.

Phil

We went from Araluen road up Dry Creek fire trail, then Merricumbene and out via Dampier fire trail in November. Saw the Bendethera camping area, but didn't actually go down that last bit down into it.

It took 5 hours and 40 litres of fuel to travel 70 kms. No extraordinary problems, just very steep and rocky made for slow going. Water crossings were easy. Dry Creek end has signs saying trailers and caravans not permitted. Didn't notice the same signs from the other end, but that doesn't mean they aren't there.

If it were me, I'd take the camper in from Moruya and then go for a fun drive around the trails without the trailer and stress of needing to get somewhere in time to set up camp.

Thanks all gents. I think I will give it a miss then as I am take a first time camper with me and young family, dont wanna get stuck. I was there say 3 years ago with camper and had no problems with it when dry. Just don't know how bad the track would have been decaded because of idiots. Once again thanks all.

The notices down in the valley say that camper trailers are NOT to go in or out via Dampier Trig, as the track gets torn up.

For first go out in the new camper in that part of the world, I would stick with the old faithful, Shallow Crossing. Yes, you have to pay, but it isn't much.

Reliable dirt roads in, basic toilets (composting) and showers. River is nice to play in. Plenty of space for setting up new campers. Not too far from town if you need to go in for something.