Sensation Gorge parking - Union Bridge Rd
| Nearest Road: | Union Bridge Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Mole Creek |
| Locality: | Meander Valley |
| Latitude: | S 41° 32′ 24″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 20′ 3″ |
| Elevation: | 230 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Limited parking north side of bridge on Overflow Creek. |
3 walks from Sensation Gorge parking - Union Bridge Rd
Sensation Cascade walk
| Goal: | Base of Sensation Cascade |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Return distance: | 2,000 m |
| Comment: | When creek bed is dry, walk up on loose stone 1km to rock bar across the stream bed. Or walk up outside of sawmill fence (to east of creek). |
References
Recent Information of track condition (as available), Cowirrie, Sensation Gorge
“Route not available if Overflow Creek is in flood.”
Rod How, Rod How YouTube Channel, YouTube, Sensation Gorge in flood
“Drone view of why Sensation Gorge cannot be walked when creek is flooded”
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Sensation Gorge walk from north end to falls
| Goal: | Base of Lower Sensation Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,000 m |
| Return distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | When creek bed is dry, walk 2km upstream on creek bed. In deep gorge, the boulders can be slippery. Return same way, |
References
Trove, National Library of Australia, Mole Creek - A Scenic Paradise - Wondrful District - Sensation Gorge
“… a rather rough walk of a couple of miles following , the … creek between the Liena Rd & Union…”
Recent Information of track condition (as available), Cowirrie, Sensation Gorge
“Route not available if Overflow Creek is in flood.”
Rod How, Rod How YouTube Channel, YouTube, Sensation Gorge in flood
“Drone view of why Sensation Gorge cannot be walked when creek is flooded”
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Sensation Gorge walk from North to South
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Liena Rd |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk through Gorge from south to north, bypassing the waterfalls via the eastern bank - loose shale so care required on very steep slopes. |
References
Trove, National Library of Australia, Mole Creek - A Scenic Paradise - Wondrful District - Sensation Gorge
“… a rather rough walk of a couple of miles following , the … creek between the Liena Rd & Union…”
Recent Information of track condition (as available), Cowirrie, Sensation Gorge
“Route not available if Overflow Creek is in flood.”
Rod How, Rod How YouTube Channel, YouTube, Sensation Gorge in flood
“Drone view of why Sensation Gorge cannot be walked when creek is flooded”