A really special place for us is the Bendethera Valley in Deua National Park, south of Braidwood. This was our first 4WD camping trip in our new (2nd Hand) Terracan, and we didn’t know what to expect of the trip in, or the valley itself.
We set off for a weekend camping armed with a great guide book, which we followed closely. We were blown away by the steep tracks, awesome views and then the descent into Bendethera Valley. The exit via Merricumbene Fire Trail was even more exciting with some extremely steep sections that felt more like a roller-coaster ride!
This valley just has to be seen to be believed with beautiful large grassy areas grazed by Wombats and Wallabies. No matter how many people seem to find their way into the valley, there seems to be enough space to find your own piece of paradise.
Our two little boys loved exploring the area, watching wombats and splashing in the Deua River, as did we!
Our trip into the Bendethera Valley started our family's love of bush camping. We have since explored some other great areas of the South Coast and Southern Highlands. We have found that there are plenty of remote areas to explore so close to home and how it doesn't require heaps of expensive equipment to get out there and appreciate it.
Deua River
Source: Burke and Wills 150th Anniversary Competition
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