A four-day adventure in the northern section of the Budawang NP connecting old previously tracked routes.
Day 1 we will have an early start to drive to the trail head at Sassafras carpark, then walk south along fire trail and foot pad to Folly Point for views across to the Castle.
Day 2 will be off track traversing Watsons Pass, looking at Munnuldi Falls, crossing Sluice Box Falls, passing between Mt Elliott and Sturgiss Mountain, and camping in a camp cave on the south-west side of Sturgiss Mtn.
Day 3 we will investigate a south-western route up onto Sturgiss Mt. and across to Dark Brothers Cave, hike into and through Hidden Valley, to join the Endrick River fire trail and head north to Piercy's Clearing where we will camp by the Endrick River.
Day 4 we will head east along Endrick River gorge, climbing Battleship Rock, then continue east to join the Endrick Fire trail and back to Sassafras Car park.
This walk is mostly offtrack, exploratory following old tracked routes and field notes, and will involve pushing through patches of thick scrub, rock scrambling and basic rock climbing. Participants will need experience in multi-day backpack camping and walking in similar terrain. The number of participants is limited due to camping spaces at Folly Point and camping caves. In expressing interest in this walk, please indicate your experience in similar multi-day walks.
GPX file and hiking route plan is available for valid walkers.
Booking deadline
Sun 04th Oct 2026 09:00pm
Length
Terrain
Conditions
Distance (km or hrs)
46 km
Ascent
800m
Descent
691m
Map name
Endrick 8927-4S; Tianjara 8927-1S
Terrain information
Route is mostly offtrack but include sections of fire trail and footpad. Parts of the offtrack sections are expected to be overgrown post-bushfires and include steep ascents/descents. The route will involve pushing through patches of thick scrub, rock scrambling/basic rock climbing.
Transport information
We will leave from Wanniassa at ~5.30-6am. At least 2 cars will be required depending on the number of walkers - I will drive one car but will need a volunteer for driving a second car. Parking is available at my house in Wanniassa if required. Carpooling cost will be between $45-$55 depending on number of participants/cars required.
Travelling date
Fri 23rd Oct 2026 06:00am
Accommodation information
Tent based camping at a combination of bush sites and open camping caves. All gear will need to be carried along the route. You will need to be self-sufficient.
A multi day backpacking or base-camping activity.
Date and Time
* Always confirm the finish time with the Activity Owner.
Activity Owner
RyanB76
Activity Location
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