Illawong Walk

  2 h 15 min to 2 h 45 min

6.1 km
Return

Climb : 250m
Descent : 250m

Moderate track


From Guthega village, this walk leads you over Blue Cow Creek and alongside the Snowy River to Illawong Lodge and the suspension bridge. You will be using a narrow, unsignposted but generally clear track. A flying fox is in place over Blue Cow Creek, however a more modern bridge offers a safer path across. This walk takes you to remote (locked) hut on the flat plain beside the Snowy River, where the suspension bridge provides great views up and down the valley.
Turn map Directions & comments
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(0 km) Start.
(0 km) After another 25 m (at the intersection of Mount Tate Road & Farm Creek Place) continue straight, to head along Mount Tate Road.
(0 km) Then find the "Guthega Alpine Inn" (35 m on your right).
(0.1 km) After another 55 m (from the Mount Tate Road) continue straight, to head along Mount Tate Road.
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(0.2 km) After another 150 m (at the intersection of Mount Tate Road & Illawong Walk) turn sharp left, to head along Illawong Walk (a residential road).
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(0.4 km) After another 135 m (from the Illawong Walk) veer right, to head along Illawong Walk (a service road).
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(0.4 km) After another 25 m (from the Illawong Walk) continue straight, to head along Illawong Walk.
(0.4 km) After another 55 m pass the car park (on your right).
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(0.5 km) After another 80 m (from the Illawong Bridge Track) turn left, to head along Illawong Bridge Track (a walking track).
(0.9 km) After another 330 m head down the metal steps
(0.9 km) Then cross the bridge (about 7 m long)
(0.9 km) After another 35 m find the "Flying Fox" (15 m on your left).
(1.8 km) After another 910 m cross the ford.
(2 km) After another 160 m cross the ford.
(2 km) After another 40 m cross the ford.
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(2.8 km) After another 790 m (from the Illawong Bridge Track) continue straight, to head along Illawong Bridge Track.
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(2.9 km) After another 140 m (from the Illawong Bridge Track) continue straight, to head along Illawong Bridge Track.
(3.1 km) About 125 m past the end is "Illawong Lodge".
(3 km) Then cross the bridge
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(3 km) Continue another 30 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 3 km to get back to the start.
(3.1 km) About 30 m past the end is "Suspension Bridge".


AS 2156.1-2001 - Walking tracks Classification

The main spine of this walk follows a formed track, you will require some bushwalking experience.
Length 6.1 km
Time 2 h 15 min to 2 h 45 min




Class 3/6



Moderate track 		Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Getting to the start

From Barry WayGPS coordinates for the start: -36.3819663,148.3726041

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