Wow Whatta Wonderful Wall Traditional Cache
Wow Whatta Wonderful Wall
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Small cache in the bush close to the St Albans Road Ramp, part of the Convict-constructed Great North Road that is still in use. The first time I came across this area I noticed the sign and had a look around to see what te attraction was, It was quite late at night, I couldn't see what they were talking about at all. I later went back in the daylight and was amazed that I missed it! Cache is a green container, and is not in plain view. Please BYO pen / pencil to log cache.
St Albans Road RampTwo battered stone walls up to 4m high and 50 m long support the roadway at this location on the flanks of Mount Manning. Over 170 years of continuous use shows the lasting quality of the workmanship. Research shows that No. 9 Iron Gang most likely built this section of road in the period between 1827 and 1832.
Getting There
The road between St Albans and Bucketty to the North is unsealed, and at times is very narrow, so care must be taken. It may not be usable after wet weather. The steep valleys and hills, covered with wildflowers in spring, make it a very pretty drive.
From Mt Manning just north of Mogo camping area to Bucketty is the only drivable section of the Great North Road that is still a dirt road, here surrounded by bush it is possible to imagine your self back in the 1830s. There is lots of evidence to see, a small quarry, the descent of Mt Manning, St Albans Road Ramp, lots of cut guttering , pick marking on cut rock.
If coming from the South Via the Old Northern Road from Sydney you will travel over the vehicular ferry at Wiseman's Ferry and head North via St Albans. This is one of my favourite drives, and very scenic. Plesae take care as the area is fairly remote, roads are unsealed, narrow in places and there is wildlife about.
Most of the original Great North Road between Wisemans Ferry and Bucketty is within Dharug and Yengo National Parks, and is closed to vehicular traffic for its protection and conservation. It provides an ideal opportunity for walkers and cyclists to explore its many features away from the noise and intrusion of modern vehicles. Alternative routes for car-based travellers are via St Albans (mentioned above), along the road preferred by early travellers, and which became the main road in the 1860s. Most of this road is unsealed. A sealed route can be followed via Spencer and Mangrove Mountain from the East. Historic Wollombi is located to the North.
Hope you enojy this area, remember to check out the other caches and historic locations in the area.
Convict Trail Website: (visit link)
Yengo National Park: (visit link)
There are basic camping facilities, a picnic area with tables, toilets and barbecues located at the Mogo Creek Camping / Picnic area not far to the South. This is also where Mogo Creek Road joins the original route of teh Great North Road. Camping fees apply and please note that there is no permanent or potable water available in the area so bring your own.
Please also tread lightly in the bush and don't damage the many historical sites in the area.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Qnex jbbq, abg uneq gb svaq.
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