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 Monga National ParkWhat? Mongarlowe River picnic area to Penance Grove
Where? Monga National Park, Braidwood NSW.
How do I get there? From Braidwood take the Kings Highway south-east for 18 km, then turn right into River Forest Road. The park entrance is a further 2 km, follow the signs for Mongarlowe Picnic Area. Directions for Monga National Park How long is it? A short, 10 minute stroll on a boardwalk. How hard it it? Easy, with wheelchair access. Backgrounder? Step onto the boardwalk to begin an enchanting stroll under the canopy of this lush, cool climate rainforest. You really will be in nature's cathedral as as you walk beneath towering, ancient plumwood trees and through forests of vibrant ferns. The boardwalk features explanations of what you are seeing; this is one the kids will really love! What? Mongarlowe River Picnic Area - Waratah Walk.
Where ? Monga National Park, Braidwood NSW.
How do I get there? This walks departs from the same place as the Penance Grove walk, so follow the same directions as for the previous listing. How long is is? 10 minute stroll. How hard is it? Easy. Backgrounder? This lovely walk takes you down to the banks of the gently flowing Mongarlowe River. If you're here between October and December you'll see the spectacular Monga waratahs in full bloom along the riverbank.
What? The Corn Trail
Where? Monga National Park, Braidwood NSW.
How do I get there? The recommended departure point for this walk is the Dasyurus Picnic Area. From Braidwood take the Kings Highway south-east for 18 km, then turn right into River Forest Road. The park entrance is a further 2 km, follow the signs for Dasyurus Picnic Area. How long is it? 15 km one way, around 5-6 hours, How hard is it? Moderate to difficult, downhill. The walk could also potentially be done in the other direction, uphill, but would be extremely difficult and is not recommended. Backgrounder? When you walk the Corn Trail you'll be following in ancient footsteps; this is the original trail used by Aboriginal Australians as they made their seasonal travels between the coast and the tablelands. White settlers started to use this trail as a trade route in the 1800's. Teams of pack horses carried produce - usually corn - from the fertile farmlands of Buckenbowra Valley near the coast, to early European settlements near Braidwood.
The trail traverses a wide variety of landscapes, from high mountain ridges to deep rainforest filled valleys. You'll pass the gently flowing Buckenbowra River. Walk through verdant eucalypt forests, and see glimpses of the coastal ranges.
This is a difficult walk and you need to be well prepared. The best preparation you can do is organise a "car shuffle" before you go, so there's transportation waiting for you at the end of your long trek. There is a car park at the bottom of the trail; this is accessed via the Misty Mountain and No Name Mountain Roads. Misty Mountain Rd is a right-hand turn off the Kings Highway, 31 km south-east of Braidwood. The car park is 40 minutes off the highway.
Take food, water, sturdy footwear, and a small medical kit. It's also prudent to leave your itinerary with someone before your trek – just in case. * Image Acknowledgements - credits page Our Great Outdoors proud sponsor:
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