Swing Bridge 24-2-18

[Dru]

EDIT: Richard Henning has kindly offered to lead this trip - thanks Rich!

Scenic family day trip to Bowtells Swing Bridge via Jenolan Forest, also called 6 Foot Track.

No limit of numbers, we will make sure there are enough guides to bring everyone. There is a walk through to the swing bridge which is actually part of the famous 6 foot track. The creek is fine for a dip if it's hot. Bring swimmers.

This is an easy drive with lots of time for a picnic at Cox river bank and a bush walk to the Swing bridge, about a 1km walk, and a challenge to walk across it.

Meet: Hartley Court House (This is on Old Bathurst Road just slightly off Great Western Highway)

Time: 9:00am with 9:15am departure (If running late or no show please ring me Rich on 0400 513 630 (tel:0400 513 630))

Grade: D can potentially depend on weather in previous couple of days but track is suitable for stock vehicles. It can involve a couple of usually shallow river and creek crossings. Has some nice ruts!
Great for newcomers, stock vehicles, families, or if you want to show us your latest mods. Just a nice day out. There is lots of driving though, so be warned.

Fuel: Coming from Sydney, last servo is at Mt Victoria before Hartley. Be advised trek itself is ~60kms plus ~40kms on tarmac, Please fuel up before meeting the convoy.

https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g255058-d552996-i23308915-Six_Foot_Track-New_South_Wales.html

Where: Bowtells Swing Bridge

When: Saturday 24th February 2018

Requirements: No major requirements, radio for comms, your own first aid kit is advisable as is suncream. Walking shoes. Bring food and drink and a camera.

This run is limited to: no limit

Contact: Rich Henning. 0400 513 630 (tel:0400 513 630)

Attending:

1. richhenning: Richard: JKU
2. SteveF: Steve; JK
3. OlegIv: :KL Trailhawk
4. Peo: Piero: JK
5. Hitesh: Hitesh: JKU
6. Tardinha: Mark: Trailhawk
7. Argarwal_Rahul: Rahul: JKU
8. GP: John : JK
9.Wayne & Julie Atto - WK2
10. Driverdarrin: TJ
11. Snoik
12. Milky
13. PreDelStu: Stuart: TJ
14. H2micro : WK2
15. Scubasteve: JK

[Steve F]

Add us to the list

Cheers
Steve

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[OlegIv]

New member here, but I'd like to join the trip as well! I'm on KL Trailhawk

[Peo]

Add me to the list please

Thank You
Piero

[Dru]

Thanks guys - all updated. Let me know if I am missing names etc

[Hitesh]

Thanks guys - all updated. Let me know if I am missing names etc

Hi Dru - please add us x4


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[tardinha]

Count me in :)

WK2 Trailhawk

[Agarwal_rahul]

Hi Dru

Can you please add us?

Cheer's
Rahul

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[gp]

Dru please put me down for this trip.
Regards John Clark.

[Prescy]

Will keep an eye on this one.

[Afiq]

Hi Dru,

Could you please add Sammie and I to the list?

- Afiq JKU

[Dru]

Hey guys - to be clear - This trip is being run by Richard Henning.

All the best.

Dru'n'Kerry

[Martin]

Hi Richard, would you please add me in?
Cheers
Martin T

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[richhenning]

Dru please put me down for this trip.
Regards John Clark.

Added to the list John. Rich

[richhenning]

Hi Richard, would you please add me in?
Cheers
Martin T

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Added to the list Martin. Time to join man!

[richhenning]

Hi Dru,

Could you please add Sammie and I to the list?

- Afiq JKU
Added to the list Afiq

[richhenning]

Just bumping this trip up - to keep it fresh. Should be a great day out, and be warned - The Swingbridge is not for the faint hearted!

https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g255058-d552996-Reviews-Six_Foot_Track-New_South_Wales.html#photos;geo=255058&detail=552996&ff=197957696&albumViewMode=hero&aggregationId=101&albumid=101&baseMediaId=197957696&thumbnailMinWidth=50&cnt=30&offset=-1&filter=7&autoplay=

[atto]

Hi Rich,

Please add Julie & I to the list for the Swing Bridge trip.

Thanks Wayne

[richhenning]

Ok, added to the list Wayne and Julie, thanks.

[Diverdarrin]

EDIT: Richard Henning has kindly offered to lead this trip - thanks Rich!

Scenic family day trip to Bowtells Swing Bridge via Jenolan Forest, also called 6 Foot Track.

No limit of numbers, we will make sure there are enough guides to bring everyone. There is a walk through to the swing bridge which is actually part of the famous 6 foot track. The creek is fine for a dip if it's hot. Bring swimmers.

This is an easy drive with lots of time for a picnic at Cox river bank and a bush walk to the Swing bridge, about a 1km walk, and a challenge to walk across it.

Meet: Hartley Court House (This is on Old Bathurst Road just slightly off Great Western Highway)

Time: 9:00am with 9:15am departure (If running late or no show please ring me Rich on 0400 513 630 (tel:0400 513 630))

Grade: D can potentially depend on weather in previous couple of days but track is suitable for stock vehicles. It can involve a couple of usually shallow river and creek crossings. Has some nice ruts!
Great for newcomers, stock vehicles, families, or if you want to show us your latest mods. Just a nice day out. There is lots of driving though, so be warned.

If there is no fire ban I will do a simple sausage sizzle for us for lunch

Fuel: Coming from Sydney, last servo is at Mt Victoria before Hartley. Be advised trek itself is ~60kms plus ~40kms on tarmac, Please fuel up before meeting the convoy.

https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g255058-d552996-i23308915-Six_Foot_Track-New_South_Wales.html

Where: Bowtells Swing Bridge

When: Saturday 24th February 2018

Requirements: No major requirements, radio for comms, your own first aid kit is advisable as is suncream. Walking shoes. Bring food and drink and a camera.

This run is limited to: no limit

Contact: Rich Henning. 0400 513 630 (tel:0400 513 630)

Attending:

1. richhenning: Richard henning: JKU
2. SteveF: Steve; JK
3. OlegIv: :KL Trailhawk
4. Peo: Piero: JK
5. Hitesh: Hitesh: JKU
6. Tardinha: Mark: Trailhawk
7. Argarwal_Rahul: Rahul: JKU
8. Martin : JKU
9. GP: John : JK
10. Afiq : JKU
11.Wayne & Julie Atto - WK2
12.


please include me as well for this trip. X4 TJ.

[richhenning]

All good, added to the list Darrin.

[snoik]

G'day Richard,

please add me t the list

[TrailHunt]

Hi Dru. Please add Amy and Ben to this trip. Driving WK2 (TrailHunt)


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[richhenning]

Ok added Snoik and Amy and Ben, thanks

[snoik]

G'day Richard,
what time due you expect to be back at Hartley? my missus want to be in Mudgee by 7pm to watch the football,(St George V Souths) I don't go for either, but the missus goes for St George and my son goes for Souths.

[Martin]

Added to the list Martin. Time to join man!Hi Richard, just figure out I will not be able to make the Saturday (24th Feb) trip,sorry about that. Wish you guys have fun and look forward the pictures from the trip!

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[Milky]

G'day Rich, looks like this trip is rapidly growing in popularity!
Please add me to the list in a JKU.

[richhenning]

G'day Rich, looks like this trip is rapidly growing in popularity!
Please add me to the list in a JKU.

No problem, added, see you there

[richhenning]

Hi Richard, just figure out I will not be able to make the Saturday (24th Feb) trip,sorry about that. Wish you guys have fun and look forward the pictures from the trip!

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Ok, no problem.

[richhenning]

G'day Richard,
what time due you expect to be back at Hartley? my missus want to be in Mudgee by 7pm to watch the football,(St George V Souths) I don't go for either, but the missus goes for St George and my son goes for Souths.

We come out near Hampton, on Jenolan Caves road, not far from Lithgow. We'll aim to finish up there around 4 or 4.30 I reckon.

[PreDelStu]

Please add me. Stock TJ.......... for now.

Thanks Stuart.

New member

[richhenning]

Please add me. Stock TJ.......... for now.

Thanks Stuart.

New member

Ok Added. thanks

[richhenning]

Looking good for this trip next Saturday. 15 vehicles so far, and conditions not too bad - bit of rain forecast for this coming week but nothing major. There is a total fire ban, but no other fire warnings for the six foot track.
It is the annual Lunar Festival at Scenic World, so might be extra traffic around. https://www.scenicworld.com.au/event/lunar-new-year-2018/

[H2Micr0]

OK, Finally am a paid member Whooooo.

Please add me to this trip Rich.

WH Grand Cherokee 2" Lift.

Re the meet location , just confirming it is at Hartley on the Old Great Western Hwy. Google Maps shows a Post Office on the left, but it looks like the Court House is on the right as you drive into Hartley??

Cheers
Ben

[richhenning]

OK, Finally am a paid member Whooooo.

Please add me to this trip Rich.

WH Grand Cherokee 2" Lift.

Re the meet location , just confirming it is at Hartley on the Old Great Western Hwy. Google Maps shows a Post Office on the left, but it looks like the Court House is on the right as you drive into Hartley??

Cheers
Ben

ok added, thanks
yes that’s the one, turn off the highway to the village of little Hartley and it’s on the right.

[TrailHunt]

Hi Richard

Apologies for the late notice, but Amy and I cannot make this trip (family medical emergency). Hope to catch up with everyone on the trails soon.

Cheers,
Ben & Amy

[richhenning]

No problem, see you on the next one.

[richhenning]

Not looking too bad weatherwise for tomorrow. Maybe some showers later in the day.

Saturday 24 February

Summaryhttp://www.bom.gov.au/images/symbols/large/light-showers.pngMin 14 Max 29 Possible shower.Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm Chance of any rain: 40% http://www.bom.gov.au/images/ui/weather/rain_40.gif.

Central Tablelands area

Partly cloudy. Medium (50%) chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching 28 to 34.

Sun protection recommended from 9:10 am to 5:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme]

[Afiq]

Hi Rich,

An emergency came up today so won't be able to make it tomorrow. Gutted.

Apologies. Will look towards further trips.

Afiq

[richhenning]

ok no problem, catch you on the next one.

[snoik]

Thanks for the day out, trip was very well run and nice to meet everyone who attended, next time when the inital post mentions taking swimmers for a dip, I will, was very hot there today, especially after the walk to the bridge.
cheers
Andrew

[Hitesh]

Thanks Rich - excellent trip ... well planned and executed.

Hitesh, Patrica and kids

Video of some of the photos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCaWB-BfszE

[richhenning]

Trip notes
Swing bridge 24 February 2018


The family were really looking forward to this one. The day out to Bowtells swing bridge is always good.
We met in the village of Little Hartley around 9am, did some introductions and signing in. Headed off at 9.15, onto jenolan caves road. 14 Jeeps in total, and 34 keen jeepers in all.
After about 30 minutes we turned onto Black Range road, and aired down at the campsite just after the turn.
A really pleasant easy drive after that to the swing bridge parking area, encountering one fallen tree that we were able to drive over.
About three quarters of the group then made the hike to the swing bridge, man it was hot and humid. Picnic lunch and swimming in the Coxs river after that.
Left the parking area around 2.30, following Glen Chee road and Marsden Swamp road out. Some light showers along the way, just enough to dirty up the cars. Aired up where Marsden Swamp road meets jenolan caves road around 3.45 and made our farewells.


Great to meet all the jeepers and their families, and great to see new visitors too. No issues, other than we came across a lady walker whose walking partners were late to the parking area meeting point and She was a little distressed. We offered to drive her out, but she decided to stay and wait. There were other campers still there so we knew she wouldn’t be alone.
Swing bridge is an awesome family day out.
Rich

[richhenning]

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[OlegIv]

Thank you, Richard, and everyone who came along - great trip!

[Dru]

Love the pics - Rich sounds like a great day out with a big crew!

[Hitesh]

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[Agarwal_rahul]

Thanks Rich for a great trip, really enjoyed!!!

Cheer's
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[Dru]

Fabulous to catch a monotreme in the wild!

[Ali]

Soory my bad didn't notice the year