Walls Of Jerusalem

[Young Hiker]

I recently walked the Walls of Jerusalem,and when we were walking up and walking back I was amazed at the amount of people walking up to camp for the night or just for the day walk. When we got to the top a couple of people had already set up their tents on these decks but there is only about 6 or 7 decks so it would be very crowded in the holidays so i think we should have some more decks up there just because in holidays people would have more space and more people could camp up there.

Young Hiker

P.S We went in the holidays and it was very busy.

[dee_legg]

I reckon you should send this information to Parks and Wildlife... not a lot we can do on here other than agree or disagree.

[corvus]

You are allowed to camp at Dixons Kingdom ,no platforms but magic King Billy Pine "forrest" dig your own toilet hole , so much nicer IMHO than Wild Dog Creek campsite
corvus

[GraemeSpedding]

A cautionary note; i recently did a trip into the Walls and stopped at WDC. I am pretty sure that it was HERE that i picked up some dodgy water and was hosing it for a few days. I am VERY suss about the rain water tank, but did not use the creek, which I understand is already polluted.
Any similar experiences???

[Jellybean]

A cautionary note; i recently did a trip into the Walls and stopped at WDC. I am pretty sure that it was HERE that i picked up some dodgy water and was hosing it for a few days. I am VERY suss about the rain water tank, but did not use the creek, which I understand is already polluted.
Any similar experiences???

Hey Graeme,

We spent a couple of nights in at WDC in November and used the provided water supply with no problems. However, as I'm anal (no pun intended! ) about water treatment (having been really sick from dodgy water a couple of times OS) we used a Steripen to treat all water. (I figure at 90 secs per litre it's better to be safe than sorry!).

Cheers,

JB

P.S. Did you go to UWA by any chance? Friend of Gregg Davey? If so, we know each other. (I've been living "over east" - Sydney - for the last 15 years but will always be West Aussie!).

Last edited by Jellybean on Sun 07 Feb, 2010 3:58 pm, edited 1 time in total.

[Jellybean]

I recently walked the Walls of Jerusalem,and when we were walking up and walking back I was amazed at the amount of people walking up to camp for the night or just for the day walk. When we got to the top a couple of people had already set up their tents on these decks but there is only about 6 or 7 decks so it would be very crowded in the holidays so i think we should have some more decks up there just because in holidays people would have more space and more people could camp up there.

Young Hiker

P.S We went in the holidays and it was very busy.

From memory, there's actually about 12 platforms all up - over 3 levels - but you're right, they do get pretty crowded. We were surprised how many people were in there midweek in mid/late November.

[corvus]

We all drank the water from the tap at WDC and had no problems ,have not heard any adverse reports about water quality up there
corvus

[Funky_Bunch]

You are allowed to camp at Dixons Kingdom ,no platforms but magic King Billy Pine "forrest" dig your own toilet hole , so much nicer IMHO than Wild Dog Creek campsite
corvus

If camping at dixons kingdom hut please remember to filter your water, i got a bug there a few years ago and spent a few days in a backless gown (hospital)
Spectacular area though, will walk it again with a filter and puritabs

[eggs]

At Dixon's Kingdom - we avoided the local water and picked up a lot from the tarns on the walk to Mt Jerusalem.
I believe there is good water when heading north a short distance down the valley from Jaffa Gate.

[whynotwalk]

Yes - avoid collecting water at Dixons Kingdom, as users there don't always grasp the concept of where their toilet waste might end up (ie downstream of where they bury or leave it). And that too often means it gets into the very creek they collect water from.

As for Wild Dog Creek, that water is actually piped direct from the creek (upstream of the site) and into the taps. I've not heard reports of the water being dodgy, although the standard message is "boil for 3 minutes or treat". I think the more likely causes of gastro are (a) poor hand-hygiene and (b) poor food handling practices (eg leaving food or plates/cups uncovered where flies are active),

cheers

Peter

[corvus]

As for Wild Dog Creek, that water is actually piped direct from the creek (upstream of the site) and into the taps. I've not heard reports of the water being dodgy, although the standard message is "boil for 3 minutes or treat". I think the more likely causes of gastro are (a) poor hand-hygiene and (b) poor food handling practices (eg leaving food or plates/cups uncovered where flies are active),

cheers

Peter

I also believe that poor hand hygiene is a major contributor to gastro together with the suspect storage of the dunny roll in packs.
corvus

[johnw]

As for Wild Dog Creek, that water is actually piped direct from the creek (upstream of the site) and into the taps. I've not heard reports of the water being dodgy, although the standard message is "boil for 3 minutes or treat". I think the more likely causes of gastro are (a) poor hand-hygiene and (b) poor food handling practices (eg leaving food or plates/cups uncovered where flies are active),

cheers

Peter

I also believe that poor hand hygiene is a major contributor to gastro together with the suspect storage of the dunny roll in packs.
corvus

Ditto. My understanding also. Hand hygiene is critical. Use sufficient antibacterial gel and make sure to apply it correctly getting in crevices around fingernails, between fingers etc.

I'm paranoid about water quality and (with rare exceptions) treat/boil it anywhere up here. Tassie is the only place I've trusted untreated water, including Wild Dog Creek with no problems. However I'm still careful about collection points. A bit of trivia - I read a magazine article some years ago about a group who went to WOJ seeking the most pure water that they could find. After sampling various sources they decided it to be Lake Meston.

[GerryDuke]

Went to Lake Augusta yesterday. Thought I would share this view of The Walls of Jerusalem from Lake Ada.

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Gerry

[whynotwalk]

Nice one Gerry. Going into the WoJ from Augusta/Ada is a really nice alternative. You get those distant views and a lovely slow unveiling of the higher peaks.

It generally takes more than a day to get there from Lake Ada. If you don't want to retrace your steps, then (long) car suffles are possible. I've been through the Never Never and come out at Lk St Clair a couple of times. And the WoJ or Lk Myrtle (Jacksons Ck) carparks off the Mersey Forest Rd are other alternative exits, although possibly less safe for stowing your car.

cheers

Peter