Bushwalk Australia

Hi all,

I havent been up that way in a long time - is it possible to get to Bindaree Falls from Sheepyard in 2wd or AWD? Via Brocks road?, and then back out via Bindaree road to Mirimbah?

TIA

Hi, I only know parts of that route.
I've done Telephone Box Junction-Circuit Road-Bindaree Road - Upper Howqua campground in 2WD many times. It's has OK clearance which is all you need.
I've driven past Sheepyard Flats to 8-Mile Flat a few times in the same vehicle, even in slightly slick conditions.
I've walked from Refrigerator Gap back to Brock's, then down Brocks to 8-Mile Flat last winter and wouldn't see driving a 2WD up an issue as long the road was dry as it's a bit steep and tightly curved.
But from Fridge gap to Bluff-Hut than down Bluff-Link track to Bindaree Hut (which is a km from Upper Howqua) I can't help.

Thanks, yeah im thinking it should be fine up until around Bluff Track, but from there down to Upper Howqua camp im not sure and have never done that section.

From the Bluff hut to the Upper Howqua river via 16 mile Jeep road is easy walking on fire/ jeep trails.Once at the bottom you choose whether you go to Bindaree hut or Ritchie's hut , both are situated on the Howqua River.
You cannot get a 2 WD up to the Bluff Hut from the winter gate. The sign says 4 WD only. It is marginal in an AWD soft roader . It is at the limit of what I can safely do in a RAV 4 .
I saw a 2 WD BMW street sedan
up past Refrigerator Gap in April 2023. It looked quite out of place.

Shot_hot17 wrote:Hi all,

I havent been up that way in a long time - is it possible to get to Bindaree Falls from Sheepyard in 2wd or AWD? Via Brocks road?, and then back out via Bindaree road to Mirimbah?

TIA

There are a number of issues more around clearance than 4wd. You would probably have some issues crossing the Howqua at Binderee hut. I know someone who did this trip in an EA Falcon but he has plenty of experience.

Thanks yes i wasnt sure if there was a dry crossing somewhere around there. Out of interest is the river crossing easier off bluff link road than than the crossing at Bindaree hut? I know the road down there is easier but the river crossing itself?