Gulpa Creek, Mathoura (NSW)
Gulpa Creek, Mathoura (NSW)
A short, easy walk through the forest next to the Gulpa Creek.
Summary
A short, easy walk through the forest next to the Gulpa Creek.
Description
This is a quick and easy walk through the forest next to Mathoura. It's a pleasant stroll through some reasonably mature forest with pretty big trees. There's a nice picnic spot next to the creek and there's also a massive fallen log which makes for some good climbing.
This is just one part of a network of trails in the forest next to Mathoura. We drove and started at the car park in the forest (turn left immediately after crossing the bridge from town on Millewa Road). However the network of trails is so close to town you could easily walk in (access this particular walk off Jones Street/Millewa Road at the bridge).
You can find more information at www.murray.nsw.gov.au/recreation-murray/cycling-and-walking-trails-murray/498822-mathoura-bush-walks-forest-drives
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Points of Interest
1. Picnic spot
From the carpark there is a small footbridge across the stream and then you find this great spot for a picnic.
2. Climbing frame
Next to the picnic spot is a very large fallen tree, great for climbing by young (and not so young) kids.
3. Picnic table and bridge
Where the road bridge crosses the creek, there's a picnic table and a pipe intake (maybe). Pleasant enough, but the other picnic spot is better. You can access the walk here on foot from Jones St.
4. The little things
This photo is of a piece of bark on the trail. Always good to keep an eye out for the little things while walking.
5. Little log
Some smaller fallen logs provide occasional distractions for the kids.
6. The joy of ambling
The path is wide, the forest high. All is well with the world.
7. Big tree
Gratuitous tree shot.
8. The forest
Look up and this is the sort of thing you will see.
Features
Picnic spot
Seating available
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
