About 1917 David Watson and Bert Cunynghame bought the Oberon mill and transferred it to the top of the Jenolan Caves Hill (Two Mile Hill). In 1939 David had to sell because of illness and another brother-in-law, Arthur Star, bought him out. Both already had bullock teams. David would drive his unyoked from Shooters Hill, and Bert would bring his wagon out from Oberon. When they had the bullocks with them Dave would camp on Black Heath Road (Bastard Point Road) and Bert on the Caves road to block them from going home. Otherwise they camped in the bark roofed huts at the mill. When the logs were snigged to the mill David would unyoke his bullocks, put their bells on and let them go. As they were tired and sore-footed it would take them two or three days to get back to Shooters Hill, and if the gate was not open they would jump the wooden fence into their paddock and stay there until they were wanted again.
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.