The Davies Plains Track kicks off near Thredbo Village, not far from the headwaters of the mighty Murray River.
Weekend Trip
COXS RIVER
The Coxs River is a cool freshwater watercourse that rises in the Ben Bullen State Forest and flows over 150km through the Blue Mountains before emptying into Warragamba Dam.
SOMERSET DAM
Somerset Dam’s a corker of a spot to pull up for a night or two. Nestled in the lap of the Sunny Coast hinterland, it’s just 100 clicks nor’west of Brissie and a picture-perfect spot to roll out a swag, have a cast and forget your worries.
MARY RIVER, NT
Home to the notorious Shady Camp, Mary River is renowned around the country as perhaps your best bet for getting connected to a huge, rampaging wild barramundi.
LAKE ST CLAIR NP, TAS
Lake St Clair National Park is a bonafide Tassie treasure. Sprawled across ancient rainforests and alpine reaches, it’s home to the iconic Cradle Mountain and is a world famous hiking destination.
BLACKSMITHS BEACH, NSW
Blacksmiths Beach has always stayed somewhat low-key compared to the better known Stocko, but while it receives less traffic, it’s a killer option when you’re hanging out for a straight up beach run.