sheepyard flat walks

[joshdalton91]

Hi,

I am wondering if anyone has any clearer directions to find the start of the historic walk from Sheepyard Flat to Fry's Hut. I was at sheepyard's flat on the weekend and could not seem to find it.

If anyone has any info on other walks around this area that would be good. We have already done the mt timbertop walk which was really nice.

thanks.

[Lophophaps]

At the south end of SYF the road turns left and then right, climbing. At or near the first bend is foot track that I believe goes to Frys. The track passes through a fence at the start. I camped near the bend about six months ago and found an unopened can of VB. In line with policy I removed the litter.

[FootTrack]

G'day Josh,

The walk to Fry's starts at the red arrow on the satellite image I have included. The blue arrow (to orientate yourself) is the bridge coming into Sheepyard Flat from the Mansfield-Buller Road.

In regards to good walks in the area, I would highly recommend getting yourself a copy of the Buller-Howitt Area SV Map. Apart from being handy for navigation, it's got a heap of good walks marked on it. I have the Bushmaps Victoria one also. It's not as nice to work with as the SV but it does have some other information that can be handy for walkers, especially those on multi-day, more remote-area outings (e.g. reliable water points).

I would definitely recommend doing the walk to Fry's next time you're there though. It's quite a scenic trip and has some interesting historical points along the way. With lunch at Fry's it's a good half day outing!

[Lophophaps]

FootTrack, the map and arrows are useful. The red arrow is where I described the start.

[Lophophaps]

This is the start of the foot track at the south end of SYF.

[paidal_chalne_vala]

I only go there in winter when next to nobody is camping there. The walk to Fry's huts is a pleasant amble along the river side.