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dventure is back for this issue
and what a picturesque route
we’ve got for you!Total distance – 180km
Time – Around 4-5 hours (allowing for
sightseeing along the way)
Road conditions - Snowy River Shire
Depot Reception on 02 6451 1000This is a particularly easy route to
navigate, although just after the snow
season the dirt can get a little slippery
in spots. However the main purpose of
riding this particular piece of
dirt country is the scenery – it is
simply stunning.
For this ride you could base yourself
in either Benambra in Victoria, or
Jindabyne in NSW, but we started in
Benambra (after coming from Omeo)
and made our way over to Jindabyne.BENAMBRA
Benambra town centre is at the
intersection of Gibbo Street and
Limestone Road, at an altitude of some700m. The town has a population of
around 150, although most residents
live on farms and properties out of
the actual town.
From its early days Benambra has
been regarded as a premier agricultural
area, specialising in both sheep and
cattle farming.
The timber industry employs a small
number of people in harvesting,
handling and transportation of the
logs to mills in other areas. Mining was
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area, but only occasional forays are
currently conducted.
For the tourist, the area offers
beautiful mountain scenery, crystal
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assortment of picturesque bush walking
trails, including those of the Alpine
National Park.
The town of Benambra is also on the
shores of Lake Omeo which can also
serve as a tourist attraction, however
this lake only irregularly holds water at
present. During wetter times a pier and
public toilets were built at the top endof the lake furthest from the town
where the lake is at its maximum
depth. The depth varies when full
from about 3m at the top end to
about 1m at the town end, where the
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The Benambra Store (03 5159
9209) offers a range of supplies
and services including fuel (normal
unleaded only when I passed
through), however please note the
opening/closing times:Store Opening Hours:
Mon - Thurs 7.30am to 6pm
Friday 7.30am to 8.30pm
Saturday 8am to 4pm
Sunday 9am to 4pm
Public Hols 9am to 4pmSUGGAN BUGGAN
Suggan Buggan lies on the edge of
the Snowy Mountains. This is wild
lonely country which can be bitterly
cold in winter. The town’s name
came from the Aboriginal expression
‘bukkan bukkan’ which was a termTAKE THE PICTURESQUE DIRT ROUTE
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