Following the discussions we had on the Outback NSW Trip in April, I would like to run a trip through the NSW Snowy Mountains in January 2014. I will have an Itinerary at the July meeting and can send a PDF copy to anyone that PM’s me with their email address.
In brief, the plan is:
Day 1 – Saturday 4th January
Sydney to Tumut, via Yass and Wee Jasper 397km
Day 2 – Sunday 5th January
Tumut to Khancoban, via Talbingo, Buddong Falls and Cabramurra 170km
Day 3 – Monday 6th January
Khancoban to Thredbo, via The Alpine Way 75km
Day 4 – Tuesday 7th January
Walk to the top of Mount Kosciuszko then drive on to Jindabyne 34km
Day 5 – Wednesday 8th January
Jindabyne to McKillops Bridge on the Snowy River, via the Barry Way 152km
(I know that’s in Victoria, but this night is a bush camp and you can bring Mexican food :-)
Day 6 – Thursday 9th January
McKillops Bridge to Jindabyne, via Bombala and the Snowy River Way 219km
Day 7 – Friday 10th January
Jindabyne to Blue Waterholes, via Adaminaby, Yarrangobilly Caves and Coolamine Homestead 185km
Day 8 – Saturday 11th January
Blue Waterholes to Canberra, via Tumut and the Brindabella Road 190km
Or Possibly Better, I'm told that Broken Cart Trail will be open from Long Plain to Brindabella Village - ALL DIRT and Scenic! This will reduce the drive from Blue Waterholes to Canberra to about 100km all up, not having to go back via Tumut. IF it is open - we will see when we get there.
People can then choose to stay in Canberra, or return to Sydney 290km
Total Trip Length - 1711km
The trip will involve easy driving on bitumen and good D grade dirt roads (possible C grade options). The trip is open to 4WD and AWD Jeeps, modified or stock, and camper trailers are welcome.
Please consider, and post up on this thread if you are interested. If you would like more information, please PM me with your email address. I guess given the tracks and distances we could manage up to 15 Jeeps.
Definites
1 DaveG - booked
2 EddyG - booked
3 WallyD - booked
4 RobS - booked
5 SteveF & Bec & Em - booked
6 Danny & Sharon - booked
7 JamesM - booked
8 JohnC - booked
9 Ewen S - StickierDuck - booked
10 Hunno & Harmony - not booked but we'll make do!
Thanks,
Dave
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