camping sites. camping

(fees may apply). may (fees

no responsibility for any injury or damage arising from using the the using from arising damage or injury any for responsibility no

right river on Bridge Pollack to adjacent only) use day otherwise

Valley Council and the Department of Industry - Lands accepts accepts Lands - Industry of Department the and Council Valley

- only canoeists for (Camping Nymboida Park, Cartmill - Finish

carry appropriate camping equipment with you at all times. Clarence Clarence times. all at you with equipment camping appropriate carry

on river right river on It is strongly recommended that when accessing camping sites, you you sites, camping accessing when that recommended strongly is It

only) canoeists for (Camping Reserve Mountain Black - Mid-way Members of the public using camping sites do so at their own risk. risk. own their at so do sites camping using public the of Members

Access to camping sites is provided for your use and enjoyment. enjoyment. and use your for provided is sites camping to Access

(fees apply) (fees

prior to any trip undertaken. trip any to prior NP Nymboi-Binderay Area, Camping Junction’ ‘The - Start

weather, river heights and changes to river features and hazards hazards and features river to changes and heights river weather,

Camping

without notice. Paddlers are advised to seek current information on on information current seek to advised are Paddlers notice. without

1.5kms down to The Junction camping area is 4WD only) 4WD is area camping Junction The to down 1.5kms Information is correct at the time of printing and is subject to change change to subject is and printing of time the at correct is Information

purposes and may not correspond to the feature referenced. referenced. feature the to correspond not may and purposes Range Rd and Armidale-Grafton Rd. 4WD recommended. (Note: Last Last (Note: recommended. 4WD Rd. Armidale-Grafton and Rd Range

of the corresponding features, some images are used for artistic artistic for used are images some features, corresponding the of Car Shuttle: Shuttle: Car 30km (1 hour) one way via Black Mountain Rd, Laytons Laytons Rd, Mountain Black via way one hour) (1 30km

Although most images in this Map Kit and are generally indicative indicative generally are and Kit Map this in images most Although

2WD suitable. suitable. 2WD

and is designed as a reference guide for planning and navigation. navigation. and planning for guide reference a as designed is and

(-29 Bridge. Pollack to Adjacent 31.04”). 43’ 152 58’44.31”

This Map Kit has been produced primarily for promotional purposes purposes promotional for primarily produced been has Kit Map This 0 0 0

- Finish Nymboida Rd, Armidale-Grafton Park, Cartmill

other hazards at all times. all at hazards other

for submerged and protruding objects, overhanging branches, and and branches, overhanging objects, protruding and submerged for 4WD recommended. 4WD

downstream (Pitkin Falls) on the left side of an island. island. an of side left the on Falls) (Pitkin downstream equipment for the section(s) that they are paddling and remain alert alert remain and paddling are they that section(s) the for equipment

Access via The Junction Rd off Black Mountain Rd. Rd. Mountain Black off Rd Junction The via Access

change continually. Paddlers must have the appropriate skills and and skills appropriate the have must Paddlers continually. change two easy grade 3 rapids, one just after the start and one approx 12kms 12kms approx one and start the after just one rapids, 3 grade easy two

Rivers, Nymboi-Binderay NP (-30 NP Nymboi-Binderay Rivers, 24.03”). 45’ 152 9.67”, 04’

0 0 0

Kayak Trail requires attention and care. River features and conditions conditions and features River care. and attention requires Trail Kayak numerous grade 1-2 rapids down to Cartmill Park. However, there are are there However, Park. Cartmill to down rapids 1-2 grade numerous

Nymboida Little and Nymboida the of junction The - Start

Navigating the rapids and fast flowing sections of this Canoe & & Canoe this of sections flowing fast and rapids the Navigating mountainous terrain to cleared grazing areas. This section contains contains section This areas. grazing cleared to terrain mountainous

Paddle Paddle From The Junction, the river flattens out as it passes from from passes it as out flattens river the Junction, The From any information, warnings or advice provided in relation to their use. their to relation in provided advice or warnings information, any

when these facilities are used including if used in contravention to to contravention in used if including used are facilities these when

The River The - - Max 1.7 m 1.7

Lands accepts no responsibility for any injury incurred by any person person any by incurred injury any for responsibility no accepts Lands

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own risk. Clarence Valley Council and the Department of Industry - - Industry of Department the and Council Valley Clarence risk. own

Nymboida 1:25000 Nymboida •

gauge) Bridge] [Pollack Nymboida at River (Nymboida enjoyment. Members of the public using these facilities do so at their their at so do facilities these using public the of Members enjoyment.

Clouds Creek 1:25000 Creek Clouds •

Access to the Trail and related facilities is provided for your use and and use your for provided is facilities related and Trail the to Access - Min m 0.9

Glenreagh 1:25000 Glenreagh •

CAUTION

River levels River

Spatial Services Topographic Maps: Topographic Services Spatial

Nymboida Canoe Centre - 7.5km from Cartmill Park. Park. Cartmill from 7.5km - Centre Canoe Nymboida •

river right channel around island at -30o 01’ 41.28”, 152o 43’ 47.32”. 43’ 152o 41.28”, 01’ -30o at island around channel right river

Accommodation and meals: meals: and Accommodation

canoeists are advised to follow right hand bank and take alternative alternative take and bank hand right follow to advised are canoeists

being flushed over Pitkin Falls. At higher river levels (i.e. above 1.4m) 1.4m) above (i.e. levels river higher At Falls. Pitkin over flushed being

capsize leaving little/no time to recover or swim to safety before before safety to swim or recover to time little/no leaving capsize

the presence of a stopper wave at higher levels may also cause a a cause also may levels higher at wave stopper a of presence the

up to Pitkin Falls as low hanging branches above the rapid and and rapid the above branches hanging low as Falls Pitkin to up

taken on the Grade 2 rapid (-30° 1’43.27”, 152°43’47.38” ) leading leading ) 152°43’47.38” 1’43.27”, (-30° rapid 2 Grade the on taken

under over-hanging branches on river left. Care also needs to be be to needs also Care left. river on branches over-hanging under

river levels because of potential for capsize and being washed washed being and capsize for potential of because levels river

Not recommended for novice paddlers or open canoes at higher higher at canoes open or paddlers novice for recommended Not

6-8 hours 6-8 time: Paddling

Pitkin Falls (-30 Falls Pitkin • 43’ 46.14”) - Grade 3. Grade - 46.14”) 43’ 152 45.13”, 01’

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end of the rapid also on river right river on also rapid the of end

2-3 Grade: River river right and to avoid the majority of pour-overs and holes at the the at holes and pour-overs of majority the avoid to and right river

centre to avoid being swept under the overhanging branches on on branches overhanging the under swept being avoid to centre Experience Level: Experience Intermediate

and holes with stoppers near the end of the rapid. Stay left of of left Stay rapid. the of end the near stoppers with holes and

grade 1-2 rapids and two grade 3’s. grade two and rapids 1-2 grade

Beware of overhanging tree branches on river right and pour-overs pour-overs and right river on branches tree overhanging of Beware

River Summary: River A great open Canadian section with numerous numerous with section Canadian open great A

45’ 32.80”) - Grade 3. Grade - 32.80”) 45’ 152 8.11”, 04’ (-30 Rapid Junction The •

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Some text in this Map Kit is based onLEGEND NSW Canoe Association Trip Safety have should members party All coverage. phone mobile limited very or no has

Inc. (1990) Canoeing Guide to New South Wales, published by You will need intermediate canoeing/kayaking skills and a good level of fitness Section the of Most difficult. extremely emergency an during attempt rescue

NSW Canoeing Inc, Glebe NSW. as Section 1 may require up to eight hours paddling time to complete. However, any making country inaccessible remote through pass 1 Section of parts Some

paddling time will vary with river flow, paddling effort and time required to scout Most images within this Map Kit have been supplied courtesy of Falls. Pitkin

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Some parts of Section 1 pass through remote inaccessible country making any However, complete. to time paddling hours eight to up require may 1 Section as NSW Canoeing Inc, Glebe NSW. Glebe Inc, Canoeing NSW

rescue attempt during an emergency extremely difficult. Most of the Section fitness of level good a and skills canoeing/kayaking intermediate need will You Inc. (1990) Canoeing Guide to New South Wales, published by by published Wales, South New to Guide Canoeing (1990) Inc.

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Walking Track Cangai (refer Section 5 Trip Detail) and Lilydale (refer to Section 7 Trip Detail) Detail) Trip 7 Section to (refer Lilydale and Detail) Trip 5 Section (refer Cangai Deaths have occurred on the trail previously, however none associated with an Camping sites COUNCIL VALLEY CLARENCE

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Section 1 - Trip detail Hazards • The Junction Rapid (-300 04’ 8.11”, 1520 45’ 32.80”) - Grade 3. River Summary: A great open Canadian section with numerous Beware of overhanging tree branches on river right and pour-overs grade 1-2 rapids and two grade 3’s. and holes with stoppers near the end of the rapid. Stay left of Experience Level: Intermediate centre to avoid being swept under the overhanging branches on River Grade: 2-3 river right and to avoid the majority of pour-overs and holes at the River Distance: 24 km end of the rapid also on river right 0 0 Paddling time: 6-8 hours • Pitkin Falls (-30 01’ 45.13”, 152 43’ 46.14”) - Grade 3. Not recommended for novice paddlers or open canoes at higher river levels because of potential for capsize and being washed under over-hanging branches on river left. Care also needs to be taken on the Grade 2 rapid (-30° 1’43.27”, 152°43’47.38” ) leading up to Pitkin Falls as low hanging branches above the rapid and the presence of a stopper wave at higher levels may also cause a capsize leaving little/no time to recover or swim to safety before being flushed over Pitkin Falls. At higher river levels (i.e. above 1.4m) Accommodation and meals: canoeists are advised to follow right hand bank and take alternative river right channel around island at -30o 01’ 41.28”, 152o 43’ 47.32”. • Nymboida Canoe Centre - 7.5km from Cartmill Park. Spatial Services Topographic Maps: River levels • Glenreagh 1:25000 CAUTION Min - 0.9 m • Clouds Creek 1:25000 Access to the Trail and related facilities is provided for your use and (Nymboida River at Nymboida [Pollack Bridge] gauge) enjoyment. Members of the public using these facilities do so at their • Nymboida 1:25000 Good Level - 1.2 m own risk. Clarence Valley Council and the Department of Industry - Lands accepts no responsibility for any injury incurred by any person Max - 1.7 m The River when these facilities are used including if used in contravention to Paddle From The Junction, the river flattens out as it passes from any information, warnings or advice provided in relation to their use. mountainous terrain to cleared grazing areas. This section contains Navigating the rapids and fast flowing sections of this Canoe & Start - The junction of the Nymboida and Little Nymboida numerous grade 1-2 rapids down to Cartmill Park. However, there are Kayak Trail requires attention and care. River features and conditions Rivers, Nymboi-Binderay NP (-300 04’ 9.67”, 1520 45’ 24.03”). two easy grade 3 rapids, one just after the start and one approx 12kms change continually. Paddlers must have the appropriate skills and Access via The Junction Rd off Black Mountain Rd. downstream (Pitkin Falls) on the left side of an island. equipment for the section(s) that they are paddling and remain alert 4WD recommended. for submerged and protruding objects, overhanging branches, and other hazards at all times. Finish - Cartmill Park, Armidale-Grafton Rd, Nymboida (-290 58’44.31” 1520 43’ 31.04”). Adjacent to Pollack Bridge. This Map Kit has been produced primarily for promotional purposes 2WD suitable. and is designed as a reference guide for planning and navigation. Although most images in this Map Kit and are generally indicative Car Shuttle: 30km (1 hour) one way via Black Mountain Rd, Laytons of the corresponding features, some images are used for artistic Range Rd and Armidale-Grafton Rd. 4WD recommended. (Note: Last purposes and may not correspond to the feature referenced. 1.5kms down to The Junction camping area is 4WD only) Information is correct at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Paddlers are advised to seek current information on Camping weather, river heights and changes to river features and hazards Start - ‘The Junction’ Camping Area, Nymboi-Binderay NP prior to any trip undertaken. (fees apply) Access to camping sites is provided for your use and enjoyment. Mid-way - Black Mountain Reserve (Camping for canoeists only) Members of the public using camping sites do so at their own risk. on river right It is strongly recommended that when accessing camping sites, you Finish - Cartmill Park, Nymboida (Camping for canoeists only - carry appropriate camping equipment with you at all times. Clarence Valley Council and the Department of Industry - Lands accepts otherwise day use only) adjacent to Pollack Bridge on river right no responsibility for any injury or damage arising from using the (fees may apply). camping sites. B O

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