Commencing between the headwaters of the Clyde and Endrick rivers, The Budawangs extend in a generally south southwest direction for about 53 kilometres to Mount Budawang about 8 kilometres southeast of Mongarlowe. The range consists of mountains and escarpments, generally at an elevation of 334 metres (1,096 ft) AHD , forming most of the western watershed of the Clyde River.The range comprises a series of hills extending generally west northwest from the north end of Budawang Range near Sassafras for about 21 kilometres to above the junction of the Shoalhaven and Endrick rivers.
The Pigeon House Range forms the watershed between the northeast waters of Endrick River and those flowing north into the Shoalhaven River. A prominent range bearing west northwest forms the watershed separating the Endrick and Shoalhaven River systems.
The range defines part of the boundary between the New South Wales South Coast and the Southern Tablelands.
Much of the land within the range has been declared a wilderness area and are very popular with bush walkers due to the terrain and unique features. Some of these unique features include The Castle (831 m or 2,726 ft) Shrouded Gods Mountain (809 m or 2,654 ft) Donjon Mountain (786 m or 2,579 ft) Quiltys Mountain (775 m or 2,543 ft) Wirritin Mountain (674 m or 2,211 ft) Pigeon House Mountain / Didthul (665 m or 2,182 ft) Mount Bushwalker (640 m or 2,100 ft) Thats just to name a few.....
To reach GZ you will need to take the Porters Creek Rd turnoff from the Princes Highway,Yatte Yattah, then follow the road out to the parking WP,the gravel road is well maintained and user friendly for 2wd vehicles.
GZ is an easy 2.1km walk from the carpark,along the well maintained Bushwalkers Mountain walking trail,when you reach on the rock platform just follow the yellow painted markers to GZ.
Once your at the lookout standing on The Pancake,Pigeon House Mountain can be seen in the distance at a bearing of 180 degress.
Questions
1-Observing the landscape, how many other formations do you see that are similar in shape and height of Pigeon House Mountain?
2-Descibe how you think these mountain structures were formed?
3-Explain why you think the cap/top of these structures are bare?
4-What is the compass bearing for one of these other mountain structures from The Pancake?
5-Take a photo of yourself/group or your device on The Pancake(optional)
Before logging your find,please send your answers to me for confirmation via email or msg from Geocaching.com
Have a great time visiting the upper regions of The Burawangs,always be sure to take plenty of drinking water when hiking and dont forget the camera.
Enjoy the Earth!!
Well done mistysoho and seaker200 with **FTF**