Route: New England Wilderness Walk

Submitted by Keelan Birch on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 02:14am
Location
New South Wales, AU
Distance
36 km
Vertical Gain
657 m
Description

Descending over 1,000m from the edge of New England Tableland to the headwaters of Bellinger River, this track goes through diverse wilderness.

The route follows Robinson Knob Trail from the junction of Point Lookout Road down the escarpment, taking a left at the signposts down to the Bellinger River. You'll enjoy the spectacular views before continuing along Snowy Range, then down to Sunday Creek.

The next stage involves creek-walking and river crossings but once you reach the valley floor, you’ll follow along an old farm trail over grassy river flats, passing historic farmhouses and stockyards to remind you of the farming heritage here.

The FKT starts at the at the viewing platform at Point Lookout and finishes at the gate on Darkwood Road. 

 

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