Aeroplane Hill 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	(-32.0302317,151.4434375)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Kelly Street, A15 Turn on to Gundy Street, 29 then drive for 51.7 km Turn right onto Moonan Brook Road, 29 and drive for another 3.4 km Turn left onto Barrington Tops Forest Road, 29 and drive for another 18.3 km Turn right onto Polblue Trail and drive for another 4.6 km Turn slight right onto Barrington Trail and drive for another 880 m Turn sharp right onto Barrington Trail and drive for another 5.8 km Turn left onto Junction Hole Trail and drive for another 1.7 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 75 m pass the sign (10 m on your left). After another 40 m pass the toilet (55 m on your right). After another 105 m come to the "Junction Pools Campground" (10 m on your right). Then cross the ford. After another 820 m pass the "Aeroplane Hill" (10 m on your right).
	After another 2.1 km turn right. After another 330 m come to the "Black Swamp camp site" (30 m on your right). Campsite managed byNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
	After another 1.2 km turn sharp right. After another 235 m pass the summit (65 m on your left).
	After another 315 m turn left.
	Continue another 380 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 5.5 km to get back to the start. "Careys Peak". A viewpoint.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Aeroplane Hill Walking Track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	11 km
Time	3 h 15 min to 5 h 30 min

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	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.7 km apart with the largest gap of 7.6 km.

Toilet: There is one 115 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	115 m	[toilet]
Camp site	220 m	Junction Pools Campground
Camp site	3.4 km	Black Swamp camp site

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Barrington Tops Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 31 October
  
  20°C
  Possible late shower.
  40% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the late afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeast to southwesterly in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures 27 to 32.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:40am to 4:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
  
  Friday 1 November
  
  7°C → 15°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Saturday 2 November
  
  7°C → 17°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm about higher ground. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then tending northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Sunday 3 November
  
  9°C → 23°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 33.
  
  Monday 4 November
  
  15°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 5 November
  
  13°C → 20°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 6 November
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Barrington Tops National Park alerts
  Safety alerts: Feral horses
  Feral horses move through this campground day and night. Campers at Little Murray and Polblue campgrounds should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
  
  Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
  
  What to do around aggressive horses:
  · avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby
  · retreat to your vehicle
  · wave your arms around and make lots of noise
  · walk in a group rather than as an individual
  · always be aware of your immediate surroundings.
  
  Closed areas: Gloucester Tops Road Closure for Planned Road Maintenance
  Gloucester Tops Road will be closed beyond the Gloucester River campground from Monday 14 October through to 1 November, to allow contractors to undertake essential road works. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
  Areas and walks affected include:
  Gloucester Falls Track
  River Track
  Sharpes Creek Track
  Antarctic Beech Forest Track
  The Link Trail, Careys Peak Trail and Wombat Creek campground will remain open but cannot be accessed from Gloucester Tops Road.
  
  Visitors can still enjoy the Gloucester River Track and Gloucester River Campground and picnic area.
  
  NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
  For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
  
  Other planned events: Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing Walking Track Works
  Track works are being undertaken on Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing walks. Temporary closures may occur and will be posted as a separate alert. Be aware of contractors and machinery operating in the area and follow any onsite signage or directions from staff or contractors. Track surfaces may be muddy and uneven so take care.
  For more information contact Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
  
  Closed areas: 4WD Trail Closures
  Some 4WD trails remain closed after the annual seasonal closure period (from 1 June to 30 September) due to trail conditions. The following 4WD trails remain closed:
  
  Tugalow trail
  
  Thunderbolts trail - between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road
  
  Barrington Trail south past the Junction Pools Trail.
  
  This closure does not effect public vehicle access to the Barrington Tops plateau campgrounds.
  
  Walkers and mountain bikers are still permitted to utilise these trails while it is closed to public vehicles.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
  
  Other planned events: Williams River Picnic Area Barbeques Out of Order
  The barbeques at Williams River Picnic Area (Blue Gum Loop) are currently unavailable for use. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience and will rectify the situation as soon as possible. For more information, please call the Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
  
  Closed areas: Burraga Swamp Walk Closed
  Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
  
  Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
  Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
  Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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