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NSW members
Upper Colo
Reserve
Members are invited to attend
the next group get together at Upper Colo Reserve NSW
If you wish to attend
please add your name in the
poll
YOUR HOST for the weekend will be Rob & Carol.
WHERE. Upper Colo Reserve, Hulbert Road, Upper Colo,
NSW. Google Earth - 33°25'12.52"S 150°43'50.26"E
WHEN. On the weekend of Saturday 21st to Sunday
22nd March
2009.
CAMPING. The Upper Colo Reserve covers 13.8
hectares with two-thirds native bushland surrounded by the Wollemi National
Park. We will be bush camping in the informal campsites beside the Colo River.
PLEASE NOTE.
The gates to the reserve now have a combination lock which is changed on a
weekly basis, Monday evening. You need to ring the council during business hours
on 02 4560 4528 on the day you are due to arrive (or before Friday afternoon for
weekend arrivals) to obtain the code and please ensure that you lock the gates
behind you.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
There are special requirements in attending this meet.
◊ The gravel road is narrow & winding & not suitable for caravans.
◊ Please add your name to the poll as soon as possible so we can let the ranger
know of numbers attending.
◊ Only 150 people allowed in the reserve at any one time.
◊ You will need to bring your own drinking water.
◊ Please bring some firewood along.
GETTING THERE. From Windsor go over the Windsor
Bridge heading to Wilberforce Road which becomes Putty Road, sometimes known as
Singleton Road at Wilberforce - Do not turn right onto King Road. Stay on
the Putty Road for approx 15km & then turn left into Upper Colo Road just before
Colo River bridge. 33°26'3.65"S 150°49'41.35"E
Travel another 13.8km along Upper Colo
Road & turn into Colo Heights Road & cross over the wooden bridge. Turn left at
the Telstra Tower into Hulbert Road, then veer left at the "Y" intersection to
enter the Upper Colo Reserve. Google Earth - 33°25'12.52"S 150°43'50.26"E
THE ROAD. Narrow winding gravel road not suitable
for caravans. Please drive slowly & be aware of possible oncoming traffic.
MAKING ARRANGEMENTS. Please add your name to the
poll as soon as possible. This poll is a two part poll.
You only need to vote once in the first part. Please tick one box.....
o attending for the weekend
o arriving early
o staying on after the weekend
o arriving early & staying of after
o dropping in for the weekend
The second part is how many will be in your party.....
o one
o two
o three
o four
o five
o six
o seven
CAMPSITES. Numbers camping on the reserve are
restricted to 150 people.
CAMPING FEES. Group booking fees are adults $5.00,
5 -12 years $3.00,
under 5 years no charge & families with 2 adults & 5 children are $15 a night
Fees are payable to Rob & Carol on arrival in cash only.
POWER.
There are no powered sites.
WATER. Please bring your own drinking water. There
is only a rainwater tank.
CAMPFIRES. Small campfires are allowed in the fire
pits provided.
FIREWOOD. Please bring some firewood along. No
firewood is to be collected from the reserve.
COOKING. Camp oven cooking requires plenty of
coals, so may I suggest the use of heat beads as
a heat source for cooking. This will prolong the limited wood resource for the
evenings campfire.
BBQ. Free electric BBQ available for use.
CHAINSAWS. No generators or chainsaws permitted.
TOILETS. There are flushing toilets.
SHOWERS. Cold bore water showers only.
DOGS are welcome & must be kept on a leash at all
times.
RUBBISH. Please take your rubbish with you.
INFORMATION. The Colo Wilderness has been
identified as one of the 20 real wilderness areas remaining in South East
Australia. It is well known for its rugged escarpments, variety of flora and
fauna, and pristine waterways. This stunningly beautiful area is surrounded by
the vast 490,000 hectare Wollemi National Park where the recent discovery of the
100 million year old species of Wollemi Pine demonstrates how remote and
untouched this area is. Upper Colo Reserve is quite isolated but easily
accessible by private vehicle and is popular due to its natural beauty, peaceful
isolation and low cost.
ACTIVITIES.
No activities have been planned for the weekend. Come sit &
relax with a bunch of like minded people. Check the mods others have done to
their camper trailers to make camping life all that more enjoyable. You might
meet as complete strangers on the Friday evening, but will part old friends such
is the camaraderie.
You do not need a camper trailer to attend. Members without a camper are more
than welcome to come along & get a first hand unbiased opinion of a particular
camper trailer from their owners. Come along & meet the faces behind the typing.
You are also very welcome to drop in for the day.
Please keep in mind that the group owners will not accept any responsibility
for members & non-members actions during the weekend get together.
If you decide to attend, it is solely at your own responsibility, including any
side trips or outings during the weekend meet.
Australian CamperTrailers Group co-owners
Ron, Kevin & Rob.
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