For those Heading South

[Martin Butterfield <>]

Sz.

The road is definitely scenic but i am not too sure how quiet it will be when Brown Mountain is closed.  Possibly most people will go further South and take Imlay Rd (which is IMHO certainly the way to go for Mallacoota) so Mt Darragh would not be too busy.  I'd allow (at least) a few - Google Maps suggests about 20 - minutes extra  compared to Brown Mountain: scenic = twisty!  It hits the coast at Pambula.

Just after the turn off at Bibbenluke the route passes Black Lake: well worth a pause for huge numbers of coots and sundry other fowl.

Martin

Martin Butterfield

http://franmart.blogspot.com.au/

On 12 March 2015 at 14:30, Suzanne EDGAR <> wrote:

Gd idea to use the Mt Durragh (sp?) Rd to far sth coast (now Brown mtn one is closed); v scenic AND quiet

Sz

 

From: Martin Butterfield [mailto:m("gmail.com","martinflab");" target="_blank">]
Sent: Thursday, 12 March 2015 6:37 AM
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Subject: [canberrabirds] For those Heading South

 

I've just spent a few very pleasant days at Mallacoota.  Those thinking of heading that direction (or to Eden/Green Cape) might note that there are major road work happening on Brown Mountain and that road will be closed from 16th to 20th March inclusive.  One lane is closed this week and will again be shut off from 21 March to 3 Apr.  I suggest checking with the RTA site before setting out, although that only gives details for working days.

 

If wanting good topographic maps of the Mallacoota area the local vendor is the Mallacoota newsagent.

 

There were very few waders around at Bastion Point and the bush seemed dry.  White-headed pigeons were a highlight and there were many Lorikeets feeding on the Angophora blossom.  This has also attracted Grey-headed Fruit Bats: the colony is estimated as 20,000 animals which made a spectacular sight at 1945 when they flew past our accommodation to feed.  (Apparently in the drought there were up to 100,000 bats in the colony.)

  

Martin Butterfield

http://franmart.blogspot.com.au/