Tharwa Sandwash Track (Wednesday Walk - No need to book)

Easy/Medium Wed Walk (2) - 11th March - THARWA SANDWASH TRACK – 10 km (On the Easy side of Medium)

Leader: Dave Abela (0482 802 050, tangodancing4me@gmail.com)

We’ll start our walk from the Tharwa bridge carpark and head south along the riverside track to view the very interesting De Salis cemetery at Cuppacumbalong. The De Salis family were the first Europeans to settle in the area back in the 1840’s. We’ll then continue following the riverside track and cross the shallow Gudenby River, where we can rock hop to the other side. The track takes us further south to the Tharwa Sandwash recreation area and we will continue on into the Gingerline Nature Reserve, still following the river as we go until the track comes to an end at a nice rocky outcrop. We’ll return the same way, having our lunch stop at the very pleasant Sandwash rest area. After a lunch break we’ll re-trace our footsteps along the riverside track and back to our cars at the Tharwa bridge.

This is generally a very easy walk, all along well formed trails. I’ve kept it fairly short and shady given the weather forecast. The crossing of Gudgenby River (ankle to knee deep) will involve some rock hopping for a “dry shoe” crossing, or taking your shoes off for a sandy barefoot “wet feet” crossing. Either way, you may want bring, water shoes, a small towel or walking poles to assist with your balance.

The walk will be no more than 10km, with negligible climbing as we’ll be close to the river, all on track.

Map: Williamsdale 1:25000

No bookings required for Wednesday Walks

Meeting Time: 8.15am for an 8.30am departure
Meeting Place: Kambah Village Shopping Centre car park (Cnr. Marconi Ave. and Drakeford Dr.) ….opposite the service station.
Transport: Distance from Kambah Shops to Tharwa Bridge is 26km round trip; $3 per passenger.

Those doing their first Wednesday walk and those who are not members of the BBC, NPA or CBC clubs must contact the leader beforehand.