General Information
Distance: 3.6 kilometers
Total climb: 120 meters
Time taken: 1 hour
Map: Kain 8826-4S 1:25 000
Guide: link
Start point distance by road from Canberra GPO: 129 kilometers
Start point map grid reference: 55H GA 39292 43340
Destination map grid reference: 55H GA 40570 42986
End point: same as start
Route
http://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/
Description
The starting point for this hike was the Berlang camping area, off Cooma Road about 43 kilometers south of Braidwood. Soon after leaving the camping area I came to the Shoalhaven River. The water was shin-deep, so I took off my boots and waded across. This proved to be a bit painful, however, since the rocks I was walking over were quite sharp and painful on the soles of my feet.
After the river the walking trail gradually climbs through scrubby terrain with occasional views back to the valley.
At about 750 meters elevation the track curved around to the south taking me directly to Big Hole. This was actually far more impressive than I was expecting, and a viewing platform to one side of the Hole gives a pretty good view of the feature. I need a better camera though.
I returned to the carpark by the same route. This is a very good short walk, although it is in a fairly remote area. Walkers might want to consider having some form of footwear to make the river crossing a little less painful.
After the river the walking trail gradually climbs through scrubby terrain with occasional views back to the valley.
At about 750 meters elevation the track curved around to the south taking me directly to Big Hole. This was actually far more impressive than I was expecting, and a viewing platform to one side of the Hole gives a pretty good view of the feature. I need a better camera though.
I returned to the carpark by the same route. This is a very good short walk, although it is in a fairly remote area. Walkers might want to consider having some form of footwear to make the river crossing a little less painful.
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