“Forster to Pub With No Beer, The Good Way.” is an offroad motorcycle ride in New South Wales, Australia.
FSOD
FSOD
June 14, 2007
This
307km
ride visits Forster, Darawank, Failford, Hillview, Mount George, Knorrit Flat.
Offroad
Intermediate
Rural
Low traffic
  • Forster

  • Darawank

    at 5km
  • Failford

    at 13km
  • Bullocky Way to Pacific Highway

  • Hillview

    at 28km
  • Burrell

    at 37km
  • Follow dirt through Possum Brush, Hillville to Buckets Way

  • Kimbriki Road

    at 39km
  • local tar back rd

  • Mount George

    at 51km
  • Knorrit Flat

    at 60km
  • Mt George

    at 65km
  • Knodingbul Road

    at 130km
  • major dirt rd with numerous loop options east or west that rejoin later. eg Blue Mountains Creek Rd west. Some old forestry tracks off main drag are now not maintained so be prepared to jump logs or turn around.

  • Corner of Causeway Rd to East

    at 133km
  • Turn east on to Causeway rd Maxwells Flat Camping area about half way along. just an open paddock, pit toilet, fire place table. Great noturnal wildlife
    continue straight ahead on main rd

  • Decision Corner

    at 141km
  • Do I head north for latte at Gingers and fuel?
    OR am I a real ADR nuffy and head into the Cells River Area?
    Prolly wise not to solo this section in the wet OR have Sat phone with you.

  • SCA sign

    at 143km
  • Going DOWN to get dirty

  • Decision Corner Two

    at 147km
  • Now you are at the creek, you can stay and play nicely, no ruts etc, OR you can go up and out to Gingers for that Latte.

    Take the time to look for old stamper battery and remnants of Gold Mining days. I'm just weird, I love industrial history.

  • If wet harder to go this way

    at 149km
  • Head up to Grassy Ridge. SOME private land holders have now locked boundary gates due to user stupidity. Please respect this environmentally sensitive area and ride sensibly. NPWS will shut it all if users stuff it up any more.

  • Oxley Hwy

    at 156km
  • west for body and bike fuel at Gingers Creek or East to push on to Walcha for same. Depends how buggered ya feeling. After latte at Gingers head west along Oxley

  • Decision corner 3

    at 169km
  • Do I head home south by turning left here down Enfield Rd cause I'm only on day release OR do I got a 3day ADR itch that needs scratching? Yep, knew you'd see it my way. Lets push on for pastures northern.

  • Kangaroo Flat Rd

    at 174km
  • hang a right(nth west) Many alternate fire trails nth of Gingers (seaview etc) if you want to stay and play but we're heading for Pub With No Beer remember.

  • follow your nose out to Mooraback

    at 181km
  • again lots of diversions if you are so inclined or save them for another day.

  • Keep heading for Mooraback

    at 191km
  • A visit to Youdales Hut is good

    at 201km
  • fees and Keys from NPWS in Walcha first, if you follow every rule in life.
    If staying at Million Star Mooraback camp ground, follow the signs. If not head on

  • Racecourse Trail

    at 211km
  • nice ride through the forest. NPWS did some improvements up here Jan 2007, but trail conditions vary considerably

  • Keep Following Racecourse Trail towards Coachwood

    at 215km
  • Turn North onto Coachwood

    at 220km
  • was signposted in January 2007. Log jumping or bush detours are usual along Coachwood to Kookaburra Hut

  • minor trails off Coachwood are now mainly shut to Joe public

    at 224km
  • If wet, some nice little creeks to cross. You ADR guys will love it.

  • A look out in here somewhere

    at 226km
  • I rely on paper and CDF not those new fangled gizmo thing a me bobs that talk to satellites. How adventurous do you wanna be?

  • enjoyed the climb?

    at 227km
  • Just follow your nose, only obvious track anyway.

    at 229km
  • Kenderang used to be a shit load of fun till it was shut some yrs ago

    at 231km
  • keep heading for Kookaburra Hut north up Coachwood

  • on ridge between Oxley and Willi Willi NP. High country and ...

    at 232km
  • on ridge between Oxley and Willi Willi NP. High country and worth looking for photo ops.

  • Flat Top Rd

    at 233km
  • No access sign on right, straight on along Coachwood

  • Old Kookaburra Mill Area

    at 236km
  • NPWS Kookaburra Hut is here. Very basic but cheap. Old mill village with lots of history. Take time to have a look around at remnants. Some lookouts in area as well. Marys View 12kms west out Carrai Rd is bloody spectacular. Water tank stand almost rotted, fridge didn't work and paper wasps were having a ball in January 2007. We have stayed here many times and great to use as a base if you want to explore more up on the Plateau. Often wet but camping is also Ok. Old school building next door is owned now by Kempsey Boy scouts. Key from Port macquarie or Sth West Rocks National Parks offices.

  • follow your nose down Coachwood

    at 238km
  • a few private off limits rds

  • caution down the hill needed

    at 241km
  • some abandoned farms

    at 241km
  • Can turn sth east here and head back to civilisation via Willi Willi back dirt rd

    at 255km
  • Sherwood winery worth a look before rejoining Highway at Sth kempsey

  • Fuel decision corner

    at 259km
  • Willawarrin or Bellbrook? You choose.
    My ride goes to Pub With No beer so I'm going for Willawarrin.

  • Toorooka Bridge

    at 268km
  • top spot for a dip in the river when its hot

  • Back on tar Armidale Kempsey Rd

    at 270km
  • get fueled up again

  • Turn nth east

    at 283km
  • head for Millbank

  • take your pick

    at 298km
  • more back roads or quickly to the Pub With No Beer for a brewski or twoski?

  • Nearing Nirvana

    at 305km
  • my choice was obvious, yes?

  • Pot of Gold = Pub With No Beer

    at 307km
  • Murrays Brews are FANTASTIC. Great meals, great camping or accomadation.

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