Blowering Cliffs Walking Track

Very nice quiet space for reflection as the name (Tumut) suggests. The word is derived from the Wiradjuri people, the original inhabitants of the region. It translates to a "quiet resting place by the river" or "camping by the river".

A worthwhile walk to the falls that is clearly marked and achievable in under two hours return. On the way you'll get to see some great views of Blowering dam and plenty of kangaroos on the cleared grass areas if its grazing time. Wear some shoes with good grip that are suitable for coping with some of the rougher sections of track.

If you like walking up hill, and listening to birds, then this is the one for you... If not maybe conserve energy for something else. I went up in the afternoon, with the sun staring down on me, but quiet alot of the track is shaded by trees. For the most part its like a fire trail, a car width wide and pretty clear, then it gets narrower. Just after you leave the fire trail style path, you can hear a waterfall and boy! does she beckon to you on a hot day. I had no idea where I'd end up, or how high, so pushed on, being teased by the sound of running water. Then suddenly the track veers to the right and you are up snuggly brushing shoulders with the cliff. The track becomes very unclear BUT follow the sound of running water and... surprise surprise you find the water. This was a splendid treat, as I was not expecting it. Nor, was I expecting the fact the track literally dissolves and its all up to your coordination. I was not equipt for bush bashing, so choose to turn back. As everyone says the views are not super dooper, BUT birdlife is devine and I spent a good portion chilling out with the trees and the birds. The walk is good exercise and nice to cross off, but I can see why some people don't like it. I however did like it, as it surprised me with nature based gifts. And thats definatly one of the main reasons I bushwalk. Give it a go, don't expect and you too might be surprised.

This area is quiet serene and peaceful, an open camping area at the end of it with a drop toilet as well. The drive in this area is nice as well. Pity that NSW government has decided to make people pay and book sites, further pity that they've decided to have the fees set at such a high amount that it's ironically cheaper to get a hotel.