Junction Campground to Henry Angel Trackhead Reopens
A popular section of the popular Hume and Hovell Track is back in action near Tumbarumba, following work to repair damage caused by the 2019/2020 bushfires.
The 6.5km section, from Junction Campsite through to the Henry Angel Trackhead on Tooma Road, is ready for walkers and was officially opened on the 17th December 2021 by Member for Albury Justin Clancy.
“It’s fantastic to see this beautiful and part of the track blossoming after the rain and warmer weather and we know how precious it is to locals and visitor who appreciate the pristine Hume and Hovell Track,” Mr Clancy said.
“For those who have never witnessed this natural wonderland, now is the perfect time to shake-off the impact of the pandemic and get back to nature at Tumbarumba’s Hume and Hovell Track.”
This 6.5km walk takes around 2.5hrs through areas that had been worked continuously for gold and tin from the 1850’s onwards. The interesting landscape holds evidence of this mining history but makes for an easy and enjoyable walk. The Track takes you through a combination of bushland and farmland, where a rich riparian zone along Burra Creek showcases more natural habitat.
Please note this area does not allow dogs as it passes through private property.
The project was managed by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment – Crown Lands, with Snowy Valleys Council, and with input from the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Forestry NSW.
Snowy Valleys Council Executive Director Infrastructure, Heinz Kausche, said the latest section to reopen involved significant repairs and upgrades to fire-damaged walking paths and bridges.
“More than 15 bridges and boardwalks have been replaced in this area in the last 12 months, mainly along Burra Creek, and marker posts and signs erected to replace those lost in the bushfires, which burned through 120 kilometres of land,” Mr Kausche said.
“Work crews have cleared burnt and damaged trees on the track, undertaken vegetation control, and re-established the track corridor, restoring the track to its former glory for all to enjoy.”
Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said the NSW Government had provided $1.5 million for repairs and upgrades to the Hume and Hovell Track.
“It is important this work is carried out to benefit local communities and regional tourism,” Minister Pavey said.
UPDATE:
This area of the track was unfortunately impacted by the flooding on the 25th November 2021 and again in the storms of the 19th December 2021. Restoration of one bridge is already complete and more significant clean-up work has begun to repair the track condition, while some areas of the track have also been washed out. Additionally, there are parts of the track which have some grass overgrowth due to the extensive rainfall we have experienced but this will be actioned as soon as priority works allow.
Walkers are reminded to take care during wet weather events and to please report any track defects to track managers via our website.