Start | (-31.2961514,148.9946129) |
Mode | Car |
Directions | From Newell Highway, A39, Coonabarabran.
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The starting point of an alternate route. This alternate route takes you along the Gould's Circuit, visiting the Febar Tor and Macha Tor along the way. This detour may set you back around 35 minutes. To take the alternate route turn left here. Details below.
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The alternate route finishes here. Turn left to rejoin the main route at the 2.5 km waypoint. Details below.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional little side trip taking you to the Spirey View lookout. This viewpoint offers great views of the volcanic mountains around, as well as the well-known Breadknife and Belougery Spire. Eagle Waterfall can be seen as well depending on the weather and water flow. This side trip will take less then 5 minutes out & back. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to Hurleys camp, a remote and basic campsite along Spirey Creek. You may catch a glimpse of the Eagle Waterfall on your way. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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The starting point of an alternate route. This alternate route lets you get a closer look at the incredible Breadknife and other rock formations in the Grand High Tops area. Will take around 10 more minutes than the Dagda Shortcut, excluding the time you may spend taking in the views. To take the alternate route veer left here. Details below.
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The alternate route finishes here. Continue straight to rejoin the main route at the 5.6 km waypoint. Details below.
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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Length | 15.7 km |
Time | 6 h, 8 h to 2 days |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) |
Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Signage | Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
Infrastructure | Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) |
Weather | Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6) |
Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Toilet
| -56 m | temporary toilet |
Shelter
| 230 m | Camp Pincham |
Shelter
| 275 m | [shelter] |
Camp site
| 285 m | Camp Pincham |
Camp site
| 3.6 km + 610 m | Hurleys Camp |
Seat
| 3.8 km | Wilsons Rest |
Seat
| 4.4 km | [seat] |
Tourism|alpine_hut
| 4.5 km | Balor Hut |
Camp site
| 6.6 km | Dows Camp |