Date: Sunday 12 November 2023 Meet & Depart: Mudgee Lovejoy Street carpark 8am & re-meet at the Hands on the Rock carpark area 9am.
Walk: Visit Mudgee’s iconic landmark and beyond. “Hands on the Rock” & “the Drip” and more. Area; Goulburn River State Conservation Area.
As this is one of Mudgee’s closest and more accessible area’s to walk – let’s tag a fellow bushwalker and participate. No limit on numbers for this one.
Walk Distance: 4-6km Grade: Easy. Description: Walk along a well defined path, at both the ‘Hands on the Rock’ & “Drip” with some steps, handrails, uneven rocks and creek crossing.
Leader(s): Colin Herbert. Bill Kempton, Feroz Wani along with committee members will ensure you get the full benefits of this area. Look forward to seeing you all join in – as this is the last walk activity for this year!
Directions from Mudgee: Drive around 50km north from Mudgee on Ulan-Cassilis Road. Pass by the Ulan and Moolarben coal mines and drive for another 10km. Look for the turn-off sign for The Drip, just north of the Ulan mine precinct towards the Golden Highway. However for today drive a further 2km past the Drip turnoff to the Hands on the Rock turnoff LHS of Highway.
Additional info: The Drip Gorge is a significant place for the local Wiradjuri People. The best time to experience it is after a few days of rain, when you’ll see the sandstone walls dripping clear spring water. During a hot summer you’ll love its natural air-conditioning. It can be 10 to 15° cooler than the surrounding region on a hot day. It usually has a light fall of rain from water percolating through the rock.
Bring a shared Morning tea after the Hands on the Rock walk and a picnic lunch for the walk at the Drip. If you’re not feeling energetic, rest in the shade on a seat along the track or dip your feet in the quiet rockpools.
The abundant plant life along the track adds to the beauty of The Drip. See if you can spot native apple gums, tree violets (named for their scent) and rocky outcrops with orchids and moss. More details to be advised via email to current financial members. Contact person to RSVP: Joby Mitchell -Secretary (Point Of Contact), Mobile: 0427 721062 Email: joby@internode.on.net Email/tx –preferred by Thursday prior.
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