The Bicentennial National Trail (3rd Edition 2006) Guide Book Number 7 Trail Updates July 2018 Page 1 of 7 BNT office 1300 138 724 [email protected] Guide books [email protected]

The Bicentennial National Trail is “a living trail” and as such conditions and access details are continually changing. Some of the information in the ‘update notes’ may have been provided by trekkers and may not have been verified on the ground by the section coordinator or a BNT Board member. Update notes are only a guide and situations can change from day to day therefore, you must try to contact the section coordinator and not rely solely on the guidebook or the update notes. You travel at your own risk as travelling on the BNT is regarded as self-reliant trekking. Note that these updates are to be used in conjunction with the guidebook identified above. Could all trekkers please send any information on track changes to the BNT office so the update notes can be as current as possible. Your notes need to be clear and concise. Please contact your local coordinator prior to trekking to advise of approximate travel dates and to obtain an update on local conditions. Can you also notify the office or section coordinator of any problems you may encounter, thank you. Happy trekking. DO NOT attempt this route after heavy rains as the crossings are very treacherous when in flood.

GUIDE BOOK 7 UPDATES Re-routing of BNT on Map 1 & 2 – Killarney to Wylie Creek Guidebook 7 Glue to pages 28 & 30 Map 1 & 2 Killarney to Wylie Creek. Re-routing of BNT on Map 1 & 2 - Killarney to Wylie Creek Pre‐Trip Updates: As the landowner at Cullendore Gate is not agreeable to have campers on that site anymore and there are two locked gates on either side of the property at the end of Ravenscroft Road along the Border Fence between Cullendore Gate and Barlow’s Gate on the Qld side, it has become necessary to divert the trail.

Map 1 update North to South – Killarney to Follow original route from Killarney to km 14.6 13.0 state border fence 14.6 go through Barlow’s Gate into NSW (keep gate shut at all time) 16.1 TR onto Mt Lindsay Road 24.1 TL on dirt track 100 metres before bridge on Maryland River and immediately TL to go to TSR. Camp

South to North – Maryland River to Killarney 0.0 TR on Mt Lindsay road 8.0 TL on Barlow’s Gate Road, Lower Acacia Creek 9.5 go through Barlow’s Gate into QLD (keep gate shut at all time) then TR on Killarney Barlow’s Road 11.1 Follow the road as it leave border fence Follow original route to Killarney N-E of Barlow’s gate

Guidebook 7 Glue to pages 28 & 30 Re-routing of BNT Map 1 & 2 update July 2018 North to South – Maryland River to Wylie Creek 0.0 TL onto Mt Lindsay road 9.0 SO. Cullendore Road on right 11.2 Wylie Creek TSR. Camp

South to North – Wyle Creek to Maryland River 0.0 Wylie Creek TSR. TR on Mt Lindsay Road 2.2 SO. Cullendore Road on left 11.2 TR on dirt track 100 metres past bridge on Maryland River and immediately TL to go to TSR. Camp

Maps 1 and 2 at end of updates

The Bicentennial National Trail (3rd Edition 2006) Guide Book Number 7 Trail Updates July 2018 Page 2 of 7 BNT office 1300 138 724 [email protected] Guide books [email protected]

The Bicentennial National Trail is “a living trail” and as such conditions and access details are continually changing. Some of the information in the ‘update notes’ may have been provided by trekkers and may not have been verified on the ground by the section coordinator or a BNT Board member. Update notes are only a guide and situations can change from day to day therefore, you must try to contact the section coordinator and not rely solely on the guidebook or the update notes. You travel at your own risk as travelling on the BNT is regarded as self-reliant trekking. Note that these updates are to be used in conjunction with the guidebook identified above. Could all trekkers please send any information on track changes to the BNT office so the update notes can be as current as possible. Your notes need to be clear and concise. Please contact your local coordinator prior to trekking to advise of approximate travel dates and to obtain an update on local conditions. Can you also notify the office or section coordinator of any problems you may encounter, thank you. Happy trekking.

Glue onto Page 36 Map 5 Updated 21/10/2016 Pre Trip: Contact Ranger at NNE RLPB for use of Gilgurry TSR. Ph: 02 6732 8800

Page 40 – Map 6 Notes Updated 21/10/2016 Previous updateCoco’s phone number is no longer available Page 40 – Map 6 TSR Gilgurry Creek-Sandy Hill BNT Guide Book Update 20/7/18 Book Number: 7 Map Number and Name: Map 6. TSR Gilgurry Creek – Sandy Hill BNT Hut – McLeod Hut Pre‐Trip Updates: As McLeod hut is not longer available for camping, Sandy Hill BNT Hut is the only campsite on this stretch of the BNT. Sandy Hill BNT camp is at 28°54'59.93"S - 152°15'7.05"

North‐South Updates: Follow instructions from Gilgurry TSR to 16.0 TL at the fork on Boorook Road to ford Cataract River 16.1 TL at the fork before Bruxner Hway. Follow Bruxner Hway East 16.2 BNT Hut and yards on left To leave camp site return to Boorook Road via Cataract River ford and follow guidebook updated Instructions

South‐North Updates: Follow updated instructions via Tableland Road. 0.0 Tableland Road – McLeod Road intersection 5.5 TL and cross Bruxner Hway then ford downstream of the bridge. Do not use the bridge with animals. 6.0 TR on Boorook road 7.0 TR at the fork on Boorook Road to ford Cataract River 7.1 TL at the fork before Bruxner Hway. Follow Bruxner Hway East 7.2 BNT Hut and yards on left To leave camp site return to Boorook Road via Cataract River ford and follow guidebook instructions

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Map corresponds with Page 2. Gilgurry Creek TSR to Sandy Hills BNT camp

. The Bicentennial National Trail (3rd Edition 2006) Guide Book Number 7 Trail Updates July 2018 Page 4 of 7 BNT office 1300 138 724 [email protected] Guide books [email protected] The Bicentennial National Trail is “a living trail” and as such conditions and access details are continually changing. Some of the information in the ‘update notes’ may have been provided by trekkers and may not have been verified on the ground by the section coordinator or a BNT Board member. Update notes are only a guide and situations can change from day to day therefore, you must try to contact the section coordinator and not rely solely on the guidebook or the update notes. You travel at your own risk as travelling on the BNT is regarded as self-reliant trekking. Note that these updates are to be used in conjunction with the guidebook identified above. Could all trekkers please send any information on track changes to the BNT office so the update notes can be as current as possible. Your notes need to be clear and concise. Glue onto Page 44 Map 8 Notes Updated July 2018 Pre Trip: No camping at BillarimbaStation. Use only camp sites noted in GB updates. 24hours notice. Tenterfield Local Land Services 026739400 Gary Holley contact to unlock gates 026736 2388 Ring Brian Petrie 02 67362265.Several locked gates Landowner Neil Parrington 0266847200 24 Hour notice for access to Demon Creek.

North to South: Demon Creek to Billyrimba Rd TSR 0.0 From Camp head downstream on 4x4 track. 1.8 Take left fork back to creek. 2.3 Through gate and creek 2.4 House on left. Straight on through gate. 2.5 Through cattle yards. 4.0 Locked gate, use unlocked gate 100metres on left. 9.8 Go through gate around east of hut and yards, follow creek. 10.9 Locked Gate. 12.3 House and yards and small paddocks. Go straight on. 14.8 Through gate into Schiff Mann Valley. 14.9 Hut on left, track leaves creek and becomes better defined. 19.7 Turn right at T intersection, through gate. Next gate Billarimba Road on right TSR Dam. People water in creek bottom of Hill. Camp.

Glue to Page 44 Map 8 Notes Updates July 2018 Pre Trip: Ring Brian Petrie 0267362265 Landowner Neil Parrington. 02 66847200 24 hours notice for access to Demon Creek.

South to North: Billyrimba to Demon Creek 0.0 From TSR turn left into Billarimba Rd 0.2 Turn Left through Gate into Demon Creek Road. Follow vehicle track. Some locked gates. 18.7 Take right gate, if locked use unlocked gate 100metres on right. 19.4 House on right. Continue as per Guide book.

The Bicentennial National Trail (3rd Edition 2006) Guide Book Number 7 Trail Updates July 2018 Page 5 of 7 BNT office 1300 138 724 [email protected] Guide books [email protected]

The Bicentennial National Trail is “a living trail” and as such conditions and access details are continually changing. Some of the information in the ‘update notes’ may have been provided by trekkers and may not have been verified on the ground by the section coordinator or a BNT Board member. Update notes are only a guide and situations can change from day to day therefore, you must try to contact the section coordinator and not rely solely on the guidebook or the update notes. You travel at your own risk as travelling on the BNT is regarded as self-reliant trekking. Note that these updates are to be used in conjunction with the guidebook identified above. Could all trekkers please send any information on track changes to the BNT office so the update notes can be as current as possible. Your notes need to be clear and concise. Please contact your local coordinator prior to trekking to advise of approximate travel dates and to obtain an update on local conditions. Can you also notify the office or section coordinator of any problems you may encounter, thank you. Happy trekking. Glue onto page 46 Map 9 Notes Updated July 2018 Pre trip: To Camp at Wunglebung Ring Katrine Wood or Stuart Haw. Ring 0427 002 732 To camp Billarimba Road TSR. Ring Tenterfield Local Land Service 02 6739 1400 To camp at “Grasstree” Rocky River via Tenterfield. Contact Ducan Scott-Erwin 0438 023 311

South to North: Grasstree to Billarimba TSR. 10.2 Wunglebung camp on Right 15.7 Turn left into rocky river Road 21.8 Go past Demon creek Road TSR turn in next gate on right. Horse water in dam. People water in creek at bottom of Hill Billarimba Road.

Pre trip: Ring Duncan Scott Erwin 043 802 331. Ring Katrine Wood or Stuart Haw to camp at Wunglebung 042 7002732

North to South. Billarimba TSR to Grasstree. 0.0 Turn left out of TSR past Demon Creek Road. Straight on head east. 3.8 Turn right into Upper Rocky River Road. 6.2 Wunglebung on left. Camp or continue as Guide Book and camp at Grasstree.

Map 10 - Page 48 Update July 2017 Jim Koch has sold his property. Terry Sweeney has died, new contact is Alan Sweeny 02 6736 1972. (Contact to unlock a gate) Jack and John Newsome have sold. Jacks Hut contact is Mr Arther 0420 971766

The Bicentennial National Trail (3rd Edition 2006) Guide Book Number 7 Trail Updates July 2018 Page 6 of 7 BNT office 1300 138 724 [email protected] Guide books [email protected]

The Bicentennial National Trail is “a living trail” and as such conditions and access details are continually changing. Some of the information in the ‘update notes’ may have been provided by trekkers and may not have been verified on the ground by the section coordinator or a BNT Board member. Update notes are only a guide and situations can change from day to day therefore, you must try to contact the section coordinator and not rely solely on the guidebook or the update notes. You travel at your own risk as travelling on the BNT is regarded as self-reliant trekking. Note that these updates are to be used in conjunction with the guidebook identified above. Could all trekkers please send any information on track changes to the BNT office so the update notes can be as current as possible. Your notes need to be clear and concise. Please contact your local coordinator prior to trekking to advise of approximate travel dates and to obtain an update on local conditions. Can you also notify the office or section coordinator of any problems you may encounter, thank you. Happy trekking.

Glue to Page 52-54 Map 11 Horse SwampCreek to Leamons Hut Updated Nov 2016 Pre-Trip: New owner for Leamons Hut – Therese & Craig Klingner - (02) 6734 4125

Glue onto page 54 Updated October 2008 The new BNT Campsite area has been partly cleared, there is more clearing to be done in the centre. Initially there will be a water trough only and a shelter is planned for the future.

Glue onto page 64 Updated Oct 2011 North – South Directions. Newton Boyd to Little plain. 14.0km Weenies Gap is very eroded and too rough for mountain bikes and animals. Follow the alternate route along the river. It is a bit longer but saves 2 river crossings.

South – North Directions 7.3km Weenies Gap is very eroded and too rough for mountain bikes and animals. Follow the alternate route along the river. It is a bit longer but saves 2 river crossings. Glue onto page 70 Updated July 2017

The Bicentennial National Trail (3rd Edition 2006) Guide Book Number 7 Trail Updates July 2018 Page 7 of 7 BNT office 1300 138 724 [email protected] Guide books [email protected]

The Bicentennial National Trail is “a living trail” and as such conditions and access details are continually changing. Some of the information in the ‘update notes’ may have been provided by trekkers and may not have been verified on the ground by the section coordinator or a BNT Board member. Update notes are only a guide and situations can change from day to day therefore, you must try to contact the section coordinator and not rely solely on the guidebook or the update notes. You travel at your own risk as travelling on the BNT is regarded as self-reliant trekking. Note that these updates are to be used in conjunction with the guidebook identified above. Could all trekkers please send any information on track changes to the BNT office so the update notes can be as current as possible. Your notes need to be clear and concise. Please contact your local coordinator prior to trekking to advise of approximate travel dates and to obtain an update on local conditions. Can you also notify the office or section coordinator of any problems you may encounter, thank you. Happy trekking

Glue to Page 70 MAP 18 Jordans Yards to Updated July 2017 PreTrip: Red Robin Yards – Please contact manager M. Keisel 0428 105726 or Owner 02 6657 3079 to advise you are passing thru.

North-South directions 2.5km Red gum tree with BNT marker no longer there. 10.5km Immediately east of the top of the escarpment at McDonald’s Spur is a gully running north-south. Continue along the cattle pad which continues up the western side of the gully. A vehicle track appears which can be followed eventually reaching Glue onto page a more cleared area pocked with old gold shafts. Markers will direct you you left down an open flat following vehicle tracks the cleared paddocks of Marengo heightscan be seen through the trees. You will come to a “T” intersection.

11.6km GO straight ahead into timber to corner post of fence heading east follow fence to gate keeping fence on the left. 11.9km Gate No.1 – go thru gate and follow fence keeping it on the left and go around a wet gully always coming back to the fence. 12.6km Gate No.2 – continue east thru the gate keeping the fence on left past 2 dams to track to Marengo Heights Gate on left. Turn right and follow track to the Marengo Rd follow to Blicks river(13.5lm)

Glue to page 72 South-North Blicks River to Jordans Yards

9.0km Straight on is Marengo Station Rd. Entrance on right (grid) 9.1km Turn Off Marengo Rd ignore track to left and go down to second entrance steel gate (DO NOT GO THRU). Turn Left and follow fence west past two (2) dams to gate. 9.9km FIRST Gate. GO THRU Keeping fence on right cross wet gullys always coming back to the fence. 10.5km SECOND Gate. GO THRU Keeping fence on right to the corner of the fence. GO straight on through TIMBER to “T” intersection cross road and continue straight ahead. Campsite at Killarney The Killarney Show and Rodeo Society Inc grounds are owned by the show society and permission must be obtained for access.

Glue onto page 78 Updated Feb 2017 Book 7 Section Coordinators: Please see the latest BNT newsletter for latest contact details Maps 1-7 Killarney to Demon Creek: Michael Combe. Maps 8-9 Demon Creek to Grasstree: Lesley Oldfield & Philip Willcocks. Maps 10-20 Grasstree to Ebor: Paul Jones & Cherrie Davies.

Trekkers Important Notice: It is your responsibility to be aware of all rules and regulations pertaining to travelling on roads with livestock in each state. In cases of emergency eg; bushfire, it is your responsibility to notify local authorities as to your whereabouts. State Forests in NSW have now been opened to hunting (shooting) and additional safety precautions need to be taken when you are in NSW state forests. TSR permits are required for camping on all TSR’s in NSW. A bulk permit is obtainable through the BNT office.

Map 1 of Guide Book 7 new route July 2018 Page 8 of 8

Map 2 of Guide Book 7 new route July 2018

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