upcoming events

Sydney Winter Swamp meet

cancelled owning to wet weather

alternate date to be announced soon

Sydney Winter Swamp meet

Members & their friends are invited to attend the next groups Sydney get together at Burralow Swamp  

 If you wish to attend the weekend please add you name to the POLL

YOUR HOST for the weekend will be Neil, Tania & family.

WHERE. Burralow Swamp in the Blue Mountains National Park, Kurrajong Heights, off The Bells Line of Road.

WHEN. on the June long weekend of Saturday/Sunday/Monday 7th/8th/9th of June.

CAMPING. This is a national park run large bush camping area, room for plenty of people. Plenty of shade if needed, single pit toilet, plenty of fire pits, running creek, but bring own drinking water etc.

SPECIAL NEEDS FOR THE WEEKEND. Please take note there are special needs attending this weekend as it is in the Blue Mountains National Park.                                                                                                                                                                               

1. The road in is definately 4wd only after recent rains. The group in camp will monitor UHF18 while members are expected to be arriving.
2. There is no water available in camping area so please bring your own drinking water with you.
3. No firewood is allowed to be collected in the reserve. Please bring some firewood with you. If everyone brings wood we will have plenty for the chilly June nights.
4. Only one central fire is allowed in the camping area.
5. Campoven cooking requires plenty of coals, so may I suggest the use of heatbeads as a heat source. This will prolong the limited wood source for keeping warm.
6. There is only one longdrop toilet. If you have a portable toilet please bring it along for your own use.
7. No shower facilities. Please bring your own showering arrangements.
8. No dogs allowed in NSW national parks.
9. No rubbish bins. Please take your rubbish with you.

GETTING THERE. Burralow Swamp is off The Bells Line of Road at Kurrajong Heights. When you reach Kurrajong Heights, not far past the red light camera, turn LEFT into Warks Hill Rd and after a short distance LEFT again into Burralow Rd. This turns to dirt. After the steep descent, arrive at T junction, turn RIGHT and follow to the end where the camping area is.

THE ROAD. Once you leave Kurrajong Heights, Burralow Rd turns into dirt. The last section is definitely 4wd only after recent rains. 2wd is not recommended and members do so at your own risk. The group in camp will monitor UHF18 while members are expected to be arriving.

MAKING ARRANGEMENTS. Please post your intent to attend via the poll.

CAMPING FEES. Free.

POWERED SITES. None.

WATER. Please bring your own drinking water.

CAMPFIRES Only one central fire allowed.

FIREWOOD. No firewood is allowed to be collected in the reserve. Please bring some firewood with you. If everyone brings wood we will have plenty for the chilly June nights.

COOKING. Campoven cooking requires plenty of coals, so may I suggest the use of heatbeads as a heat source for cooking. This will prolong the limited wood resource for keeping warm.

TOILETS. One longdrop only. If you have a portable toilet please bring it along for your convenience.

SHOWERS. No showers. If you have a portable shower please bring it along for your convenience.

FACILITIES. Large steel fire rings with hotplate.

DOGS.  Not allowed in national park.                                                                                                         

RUBBISH. No bins. Please take your rubbish with you.                                                    

INFORMATION.                                                                                                                                                                                        http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/npws.nsf/Content/Blue+Mountains+National+Park+back+in+business+after+fires http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/parks.nsf/CampingContent/N0004?OpenDocument&ParkKey=N0004&Type=K
http://campertrailer.diveoz.com.au/trips/Burralow-april-2005/default.asp http://www.campertrailers.org/burralow_swamp_weekend.htm                                                                          http://www.infobluemountains.net.au/history/crossing_cal.htm

THINGS TO SEE and DO.                                                                                                                                                                                                             Up to the group. Plenty of walking and exploring. Aboriginal sites nearby, geocaches nearby, glow worms at night along the creek.

Any other ideas to make the weekend a memorable one welcome.

DAY VISITORS: Please feel free to come along on a day visit & meet the faces behind the typing.

You do not need a camper trailer to attend. Members without a camper are more than welcome to come along & get a firsthand unbiased opinion of a particular camper trailer from their owners.

Please keep in mind that the group owners will not accept any responsibility for members & non-members actions during the weekend get together.

If you decide to attend, it is solely at your own responsibility, including any side trips or outings during the weekend meet.

                              Australian CamperTrailers Group co-owners

                                                                                                             Ari, Ron, Kevin & Rob.