Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

[johnw]

Haha, maybe the view from Pagoda Rock/Pipeline Lookout at Newnes

Yes, from the lookout above Pipeline Pass overlooking the Wolgan etc.

[crollsurf]

Haven't been there for some time. Amazing country. another from NSW

[johnw]

Are we still in the Wollemi area, or maybe Gardens of Stone?

[crollsurf]

Are we still in the Wollemi area, or maybe Gardens of Stone?

Close but not in a NP.

[Rolv]

Gooches

[crollsurf]

Gooches

No. Kind of NNW from there.

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[Walk_fat boy_walk]

Lost city?

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[crollsurf]

Lost city?

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Bingo, just not from the usual vantage point

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[Walk_fat boy_walk]

NSW, name the watercourse

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[ribuck]

Wollangambe

[Walk_fat boy_walk]

Wollangambe

Yup

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[ribuck]

Thanks WFBW. There's something distinctive about that Wollangambe sand! Maybe it's the upstream sand mine that does it.

Unfortunately I won't have access to my photos until Monday, so anyone can go.

[sandym]

NSW: Name of the creek which is also the name of the wilderness area wherein the creek lies.

[Tyreless]

Wollemi?

[johnw]

Ettrema Creek?

[sandym]

South, not nearly as frequently visited as either of those two river systems.

[GregR]

Byadbo Creek

[sandym]

North and still less frequently visited. No trails to this location.

[johnw]

No idea. Total guess with Bimberi, but the actual creek looks to be in the ACT not NSW.

[sandym]

Not Bimberi. A man and his mule walked through western parts of this National Park many years ago.

[johnw]

Looking at all the NSW NPs containing declared wilderness zones.
Clues could point to Monga or Deua but the waterways of those names are rivers not creeks.

[sandym]

Yes, it is in the Deau, and the man and his mule is, of course, John Blay and his mule, Zac.

This particular creek is surrounded on north and south by the Donovan fault line and a range of surprisingly rocky and interesting peaks.

[Walk_fat boy_walk]

Burra has been on my list for a while

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[sandym]

Yes, Burra Creek.

[puredingo]

I’d be interested in reading more about that, Sandy. Is that information concerning the Deau and John Blay in print anywhere?

[Walk_fat boy_walk]

The book is called Backcountry and is thoroughly recommended, especially where it describes the woila, wadbilliga and brogo wilderness areas, although I don't recall any mention of the Donovan/burra areas (been a while since I read it though)?

Where in NSW is this pile of rocks?

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[johnw]

The book is called Backcountry and is thoroughly recommended, especially where it describes the woila, wadbilliga and brogo wilderness areas, although I don't recall any mention of the Donovan/burra areas (been a while since I read it though)?

Haven''t walked much in the general area so I was only vaguely aware of this. Looks like you can buy a signed copy of the revised book from him directly for $30 posted.
https://southeastforests.com.au/books/back-country/

Where in NSW is this pile of rocks?

Nattai?

[sandym]

I’d be interested in reading more about that, Sandy. Is that information concerning the Deau and John Blay in print anywhere?

Try your local library, that is where I borrowed a copy from "Backcountry: A Trek Through The Deua and Wadbilliga." I really enjoyed the book, Blay is a terrific writer. His trek is somewhat dated now as many of the areas he walked through have since been declared park and/or wilderness. It is true that he never walked through the Burra-Oulla Wilderness but he was not too far away at Alpine. The wilderness area was declared after his walk, I believe.

We have done quite a few bushwalks through the area and they feel very remote as very few people venture off the 4WD tracks.

[puredingo]

Ok, off to the library I go. Sounds great….and if you ever need to fill one you walking party’s out don’t hesitate to ask! I’ll be in.

[Walk_fat boy_walk]

I've read it and no point holding it, happy to send my copy to a regular forum member if you pm me. His book on the bundian way was also good (borrowed that so don't have a copy to share).

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