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Tuesday, October 23, 2018  
 
News & Updates
Gorge Coffee Van
22-10-2018 
The continuing gorge precinct upgrade works are preventing the Gorge Coffee van from opening as usual in Spring. It will reopen when the site in the carpark becomes available for use

CAMPING AT LAKE CATANI
08-10-2018 
Camping at lake Catani will reopen for the November long weekend and will continue through to the end of April
The "Glamping" trial at the camping ground has  commenced in early October and will continue through to the end of December -  See drop down Menu for details


DINGO DELL CAFE HOURS
08-10-2018 
Dingo Dell Cafe and day shelter is now closed Mondays and Tuesday and will be open 10 am to 5 pm Wednesdays to Sundays during October

WATTLES AND WATERFALLS
12-10-2018 
Mount Buffalo in the spring has wonderful scenic views and walks. There are also a number of spectacular waterfalls to visit and the Buffalo road is lined with golden wattles.

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BIKE RIDING AT MOUNT BUFFALO

BUFFALO ROAD - VALLEY TO THE SUMMIT

This bike ride is one of the most popular hill climbs in the region and requires a good level of fitness and a bike with suitable gearing for the task. Riders can either finish their ascent at the Gorge precinct car park, or continue further out to Dingo Dell (When the Cafe is open)

Daylight suitable headlights and taillights are recommended as these provide other vehicles earlier visibility of you and your bike both when traveling up or down the road, a few seconds may provide room to avoid an accident. Note that many drivers that visit the mountain are inexperienced at driving on mountain roads.  

Keep rider pack sides small and distances between packs or bikes sufficient to allow cars safe passing and return to lane. The road is narrow and winding with poor visibility due to bends, shadows and trees obscuring the road ahead for drivers.

Do not wave vehicles past, allow them to chose their own time to pass safely as they would with a slow car.

The valley to the summit ride is also a part of the Seven Peaks Ride http://www.7peaks.com.au/mount-buffalo/

Distance 23km     Rise 1,119m    Grade Average 5%     Grade Max 11%

Arguably the steadiest climb and very consistent gradient. Terrific vistas and one of the best descents of the 7 Peaks.

TRACKS AND TRAILS

Most tracks are for the use of hikers and walkers only and are not for use by bike riders. However, there are small number of management vehicle tracks and roads where bike riding is permitted. These include, the Gorge to lake Catani track, the Horn road, the Reservoir road and the Mt McLeod Track

GORGE TO LAKE CATANI CIRCUIT An excellent ride suitable for mountain or general use bikes is to start at the Chalet precinct car park and travel first to lake Catani and the camping ground along the walking path, management vehicle track, then return to the gorge via the sealed Mount Buffalo road.

USEFUL INFORMATION

NEW RIDE HIGH COUNTRY WEBSITE RESOURCE

Information on road and mountain biking, rides, locations etc from Tourism North East

http://www.ridehighcountry.com.au


BICYCLE NETWORK RESOURCE

There is useful information on bike riding, safety, etc at the cycling peak body website - https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/