Bertha's Gully Walking Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	. (-33.9063316,147.9516544)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Mid Western Highway, head south along Lynchs Road; After 4.3km, turn right on to Back Piney Range Road. After another 2.6km, continue straight along Nowlans Road. After another 6.2km, come to the trackhead on Nowlans Road.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from Ben Halls Camping Area) by heading south-west. There is the Ben Halls Camping Area, campsite at the start. You will also find a toiletand a parking area here. There is a toilet is at the start. After another 15m, pass a parking area (20m on your right).
	After another 30m, (at the 4-way intersection) bear right (taking the first option to the right).
	After another 30m, (at the 3-way intersection) turn sharp left. Then almost immediately, pass a parking area (20m ahead). After another 60m, cross Basin Gully.
	After another 150m, (at the 3-way intersection, with & Seatons Fire Trail) bear right, to follow the Seatons Fire Trail.
	After another 60m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Seatons Fire Trail.
	After another 600m, (at the 3-way intersection, with Seatons Fire Trail & Berthas Gully Track) bear left, to follow the Berthas Gully Track. After another 800m, cross Black Gin Gully.
	After another 15m you will be at the turn-around point (to return to the start) at Berthas Gully Waterfall. There is a lookout here. Then almost immediately you will find the Berthas Gully Waterfall lookout (ahead).

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	3.6km
Time	2 hrs to 3 hrs

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Campsite: There is one 0m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 10m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Campsite	0m	[campsite]
Toilet	10m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- West Wyalong Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 16 July
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Clear. Light winds.
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  0°C → 15°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of frost and the chance of fog in the morning. Slight chance of a shower in the north, most likely in the late afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 3 and zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 17.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:40am to 12:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  1°C → 16°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Areas of morning frost. The chance of morning fog on the southern plains. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 1 and 2 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 18.
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  -2°C → 16°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Areas of frost and the chance of fog in the morning. Sunny afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 2 and 2 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 19.
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  0°C → 15°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog on the southern slopes. Areas of morning frost. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 2 and 1 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 18.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  -2°C → 18°C
  Morning frost. Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Morning frost. Sunny.
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  5°C → 17°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 23 July
  
  7°C → 17°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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