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	Paddy's River Dam

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*Description*	Bush campground next to small dam
*Location*	35° 43′ CD" S . 148° 10′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : ** km SSE of Tumut, NSW Prominent feature : Bago State Forest
*What's there*


*General comments*
	Tranquil dam with a pleasant and easy walk around the shore line. Fishing in the lake. The dam was built in the late 1800's to provide a water supply for gold miners. The dam freezes over in winter. Buddong Hut, Buddong Falls and Paddys River Falls are also in this area. The nearby Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Easy access, 2WD suitable in the dry. Strictly 4WD when wet or in the winter months. Plenty of drink.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	None to mention really, but it can get REALLY cold in wi.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Activities for the Kids*
	Fishing and swimming (proba.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Description of Camping / Accommodation facilities*
	There are several large camping areas, both near and away from the lake. As the area is also po.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Comments on 4WD conditions / standard*
	4WDriving on the plotted tracks is fairly easy. One creek crossing has a make shift log bridge which raises.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*OziExplorer track plots*
	To Paddys


*OziExplorer waypoints*
	Paddys and area


*WWWeb Links*
	McPhersons Plains Alpine Retreat
	McPhersons Plains Alpine Retreat Restaurant


*How do I get there*
	Getting there is fairly simple. Depending on the route chosen, 4WD may be required. The notes provided are for 4WD access from Canberra via Tumut.
	CD.x km	.... ng the Cotter pump station, before reaching the Cotter picnic area, turn right towards the Brindab .....
	CD.x km	.... cating road conditions. Only proceed if the road is open through to Tumut via Piccadilly Circus and Brindabella Station. In winter this road can be extr .....
	CD.x km	.... rt and enters the Namadgi National Park. At some point along this road it becomes the Brindabe .....
	CD.x km	.... is no need to stop in the valley, but it is easy to find a decent spot for a cuppa. Camping is also possible along the banks of the Goodr .....
	CD.x km	.... Jounama Pondage wall. (If you get to Talbingo turn around you have gone too far). This is an easy 4WD only track most of the time. Care should be take following .....
	CD.x km	.... pondage wall, take a turn to the l .....
	CD.x km	.... r le .....
	CD.x km	.... straight ahe .....
	CD.x km	.... dong Falls Road. Turn Left to fa .....
	CD.x km	.... e for the falls walk, and a good spot for lunch or a .....
	CD.x km	.... This track crosses a makeshift bridge that may need some work. It is a 4WD onl .....
	CD.x km	.... There are two short tracks into here that meet just before the hut. If towing a trailer, leave the vehicle on the main track .....
	CD.x km	.... oorly defined track with close foli .....
	CD.x km	.... ) onto a foresty tra .....
	CD.x km	.... Turn left (south) onto Bullongra .....
	CD.x km	.... stay on Bullongra .....
	CD.x km	.... and stay on Bullongra .....
	CD.x km	.... NW) onto Perkins .....
	CD.x km	.... towards Paddy's river d .....
	CD.x km	.... d at Paddy's River D .....


*Contact details for further information.*
	McPherson's Plains Alpine Retreat & Caravan Park Elliott Way, Tumbarumba NSW 2653, Ph +.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	Paul Sheahan LRCACT 06.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 19-06-2010