Ben's Walk, Nowra

Ben’s Walk, Nowra

Today I did the walk along the Shoalhaven river that starts near the Nowra Showgrounds, called Ben’s Walk.

I must be honest I was very surprised.  It was beautiful, amazing and spectacular.

The walk starts from the car park area of the Nowra Showgrounds, and the descent is very beautufl but at times a tad difficult.

There is the suspension bridge you take to the otherside, and it will become quite obvious that the bridge is used by wombats also, Share The Path!!!

Once you are on the other side you will walk along to Depot Farm area.  This would be a good picnic/swimming place during summer.

You keep walking and you will reach the point where you cross the creek again to return.

The crossing requires stepping/jumping from rock to rock.  You will see why the wombats use the suspension bridge.

 The walk back along the creek is a bit more rough than on the Depot Farm side, and in two places part of the path has fallen away.

When you reach the point where Nowra Creek enters the Shoalhaven River there is a perfect spot to take in the beauty of the area.

 The walk now starts to climb away from the river side, and trust me that bench is there to be used.
Also there are snakes.
I stepped on one, he appeared to be more frightened than I was as although I swore the loudest he left the quickest!

The walk takes you back up to the Nowra Showgrounds near the Hanging Rock.

More information about the walk can be found at:-

http://shoalhavenholidays.com.au/what-to-do-in-shoalhaven/walks-in-the-shoalhaven/

Date: 31 October, 2015

Attendees: Just Kevin!