Choice of direct route across Manning River or via Taree (scroll down for details)
DISTANCE: 61 km FITNESS: Moderate SKILL: Challenging – due to gravel & sand TRAFFIC: rural GRADE: various, mostly undulating
To get across the Manning River – contact Manning River Ferry Services to make a private booking
Comments: The MidCoast Water treatment works (located rear Black Head) has locked gates which are normally open during work days – this is the ideal access as it is sealed. Alternate route is via Black Head and connect to The Pines Rd (other side of treatment works) using gravel roads.
The Pines Rd is very sandy, so allow additional time to navigate.
DISTANCE: 38 km FITNESS: Easy SKILL: Easy TRAFFIC: town, rural & A1 highway (wide shoulder) GRADE: flat to undulating