Coxs River Reccie

We wanted a weekend away the was close to Sydney so I used Google to find a great little spot named Coxs River. It is only about 2hrs from Sydney to the start of the track and then 30min into camp on a very easy road.

We were set to go though we were running a little late and with having to make 2 stops on the way we were at the meeting point 30min late so we are writing the trip report as the club tradition goes. Rhys, Effie and Dean were there in plenty of time and yep laid it on us to make us feel even better for being late. We turned left off the Great Western Highway and followed our trip notes out to the Six Foot track.

Through 4 gates and tracking along a easy dirt road we headed off to camp. As we camp to our final section of track we noticed several people walking. We had to drive through 2 short creek crossings and noticed areas to come back and collect wood. It was only a few more minutes and we pulled into the camping area. There was a nicely cleaned toilet with 2 loo’s a large shelter with 2 tables and a huge water tank on the side of it with a tap for using.

We drove down towards the river and found a spot just big enough for the 3 cars and 3 tents. We set camp ate lunch by the river and James had a little nap. We knew there was a suspension bridge up stream and had heard it was not too far so we ventured out. Well no one ever mentioned the 6 flights of stairs but we pushed on and were at the bridge within 20minutes. We all one at a time crossed the bridge. It was very wobbly and a few of the group were not so keen but we all crossed and waited on the other side. It was however decided that we wouldn’t cross back but walk the other side back down to camp.

We crossed the river by hopping rocks and just one of us fell in. We then made nibbles while the boys went out and collected fire wood. One of the highlights of the trip had to be sitting watching the river while the sun set and seeing the fish jump to catch the bugs which were skipping across the water. We built the fire enjoyed dinner and had a great night sitting chatting with mates and a fellow traveller who walked in late and needed a warm fire.

We headed out mid morning to take a different track out. We had the option down the track to do a harder track however with it now being midday and we heard another group on the track over the UHF and they seemed to be having some trouble. We decided to pull into the next camping area have lunch before hitting the black stuff home.

A great place to head to we will be going back when its warmer so we can enjoy the river with a swim.

Us2martins exploring Coxs River.