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	East Kunderang Homestead

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*Description*	Historic homestead in the Macleay River valley within Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and Wilderness Area.
*Location*	30° 48′ CD" S . 152° 08′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : ** km * of Armidale
*What's there*


*General comments*
	Accommodation is provided inside the homestead, which sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms, plus another 4 (1 double, one twin singles) in the “manager’s quarters” when this is not occupied by Rangers. Wander around the outbuildings, and examine the old handicrafts evident in their slab construction and in the construction of slip-rail gates etc. Walk up to Edward’s grave and ponder over the hardships of the settlers and the responsibilities placed upon their children. Canoe Launching is available from a river crossing east of the homestead. Extensive verandahs and seating to relax and gaze over the property and surrounding peaks. Emergency telephone. The access road is steep, and owing to an accident camper trailers are now barred – in any case, vehicles need central diff locks and traction control to guarantee your ability to get out if the weather turns wet. Entry is limited to vehicles with accommodation bookings only, so you can’t “go in for a quick look around”. Access is through a locked gate, and k.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

General comments

Accommodation is provided inside the homestead, which sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms, plus another 4 (1 double, one twin singles) in the “manager’s quarters” when this is not occupied by Rangers.

Wander around the outbuildings, and examine the old handicrafts evident in their slab construction and in the construction of slip-rail gates etc. Walk up to Edward’s grave and ponder over the hardships of the settlers and the responsibilities placed upon their children. Canoe Launching is available from a river crossing east of the homestead.

Extensive verandahs and seating to relax and gaze over the property and surrounding peaks. Emergency telephone.

The access road is steep, and owing to an accident camper trailers are now barred – in any case, vehicles need central diff locks and traction control to guarantee your ability to get out if the weather turns wet. Entry is limited to vehicles with accommodation bookings only, so you can’t “go in for a quick look around”. Access is through a locked gate, and k.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Well renovated old homestead with good facilities, in a lovely remote valley setting. Walk along the river bank.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	No camping. Access is not permitted if towing a trailer. Expens.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*WWWeb Links*
	NSW NPWS Website
	Other Camping Options
	Cartoscope Website


*How do I get there*
	Drive to East Kunderang takes 2-3 hrs from Armidale. Travel along the waterfall way towards Ebor from Armidale. Turn left into the Kempsey – Armidale Rd 2 kms after the Wollombi River Bridge. Follow the K- A Rd for approx 22 km then turn left into Rasberry Rd follow Ra.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Contact details for further information.*
	Armidale NPWS Office: Phone: (02) 6738 9100 Fax: (02) 6738 9140 Street address: 145 Miller Street, Armidale Opening hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday Walcha NPWS.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	Stewart Needham and Jim Duggan .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 03-02-2010