The establishment of Edith is credited to John McLean Whalan, brother of Charles Whalan of Glyndwr, who was the last of the brothers to settle in the Oberon area. He owned Buckemall and Woodlands, and was responsible for the establishment of the Methodist church at Edith. A hut, well known by bush walkers was erected by him in the Jenolan Caves/Kanangra Walls area as a stockman’s hut. A number of John Whalan descendants were connected with Jenolan Caves, one was Orton John Whalan who lived for many years at the Lower Farm. Campbell Whalan also lived at Edith, but took up land on the Hollanders River. John Armstrong, who arrived in 1839, also settled at Edith.
Before you rush out onto stage 2 of The Road Less Travelled, PLEASE note the following:
- All roads have been picked to be 2WD suitable, IN THE RIGHT CONDITIONS.
- Roads/Forests can be closed due to a variety of reasons. If the road/forest is closed, do not drive on/enter it.
This is NOT a power trail; this is a touring trail designed to be done at a more relaxed pace over a few days. No need to rush, there are plenty of accommodation options along the way for all budgets from free camping and caravan parks to B&B, hotel or motel in some towns or nearby.