This short loop walk takes you along a historic bullock route through Brimbin Nature Reserve, just north of Taree. Check the signage to learn more about the history of this place and the fascinating story of Isabella Mary Kelly. The walk is very well established with sections of timber boardwalk and bridges over the creeks. Let us begin by acknowledging the Biripi & Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start
At the intersection of Miss Kelly's Walking Track & Brimbin Picnic Area Road (-31.8393396,152.4601057)
Turn right onto Carey Road and drive for another 3.6 km
Turn right onto Old Port Macquarie Road and drive for another 3.8 km
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started Park at Brimbin picnic area, just off Old Port Macquarie Road, and follow the signs from Tommy Owens Crossing.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Miss Kelly's Walking Track & Brimbin Picnic Area Road Start heading along Miss Kelly's Walking Track (a walking track).
After another 15 m veer left, to head along Miss Kelly's Walking Track.
There is a toilet (about 40 m back from the start).
After 55 m pass the sign.
After another 25 m pass the picnic table (35 m on your right).
Then pass the BBQ (8 m on your right).
After another 100 m turn left, to head along Miss Kelly's Walking Track.
After another 230 m (at the intersection of Miss Kelly's Walking Track & Old Port Macquarie Road) veer right, to head along Miss Kelly's Walking Track.
After another 40 m cross the Tommy Owen's Crossing (about 5 m long)
After another 480 m turn left, to head along Miss Kelly's Walking Track.
After another 420 m continue straight, to head along Miss Kelly's Walking Track.
After another 430 m turn left, to head along Miss Kelly's Walking Track.
After another 870 m (at the intersection of Old Port Macquarie Road & Miss Kelly's Walking Track) veer left, to head along Miss Kelly's Walking Track.
After another 230 m turn right, to head along Miss Kelly's Walking Track.
After another 115 m veer right, to head along Miss Kelly's Walking Track.
After another 15 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Ms Kellys Walking Track
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
3 km
Time
45 min to 1 h 15 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Bushwalk
45 min to 1 h 15 min
Toilet: There is one -26 m back from the start.
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After 55 m pass the sign.
After another 25 m pass the picnic table (35 m on your right).
Then pass the BBQ (8 m on your right).
After another 40 m cross the Tommy Owen's Crossing (about 5 m long)
