Sundews Ridge Circuit

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-35.1454493,138.5792244)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Southern Expressway, M2 Turn on to Southern Expressway Exit, M2 then drive for 105 m Turn left onto Main South Road, A13 and drive for another 1.3 km Turn right and drive for another 185 m Keep right onto Hepenstal Road and drive for another 20 m Continue onto Hepenstal Road and drive for another 130 m Keep right onto Hepenstal Road and drive for another 260 m Turn right onto Hepenstal Road and drive for another 860 m Turn sharp left onto Piggott Range Road and drive for another 4.7 km Turn sharp right and drive for another 30 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the Sundews Lookout Carpark on Piggott Range Road(225 metres east of intersection with Upper Penneys Hill Road), head towards the toilet with a distinct multicolored wall along the concrete. Turn left as you step off the concrete, and follow the dirt towards the metal-fenced hip-height gateway with a “Sundews Trails” sign on it with a blue arrow on top, skirting the fenceline to your right. Pass through the gap and follow the gravel/dirt path towards the green informational signposts. Pass by the said signposts and head towards the metal pole with green directional signs next to the picnic table. Keep going the same direction and pass by the picnic table and pole, keeping them to your left as the dirt path narrows down and forms a fire trail. Follow the trail into the woodland to continue along Sundews Ridge Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 160 m (at the intersection of Sundews Track & Nature Trail) continue straight, to head along Sundews Track. Keep right.
	After another 205 m (at the intersection of Sundews Track & Sundews Ridge Hike) turn left, to head along Sundews Ridge Hike (a walking track).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This is the side trip taking you to Sundews Ridge Lookout, from where you can get great views of the river and the rocky outcrops. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 250 m turn sharp right.
	After another 235 m continue straight. Keep left. After another 1 km (at the intersection of Sundews Ridge Hike & Sundews Track) continue straight, to head along Sundews Ridge Hike.
	After another 315 m continue straight, to head along Sundews Ridge Hike. There is a lookout to your left. After another 660 m continue straight, to head along Sundews Ridge Hike.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to a small well-hidden dam, if you'd like to spend some time near water. To start this optional side trip turn sharp right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 360 m (at the intersection of Dam Track & Sundews Ridge Hike) turn left, to head along Dam Track (a vehicle track). After another 80 m (at the intersection of Dam Track & Punchbowl Link Trail) continue straight, to head along Dam Track.
	After another 25 m come to the end.

This is the side trip taking you to Sundews Ridge Lookout, from where you can get great views of the river and the rocky outcrops.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 125 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 125 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to a small well-hidden dam, if you'd like to spend some time near water.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Sundews Ridge Hike & Dam Track Start heading along Dam Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 105 m turn left, to head along Dam Track.
	After another 85 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 190 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Sundews Ridge Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.3 km
Time	1 h to 2 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Murwillumbah Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 31 October
  
  30°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the afternoon and early evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with damaging winds and large hail. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:40am to 4:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
  
  Friday 1 November
  
  18°C → 28°C
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Saturday 2 November
  
  17°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 20s.
  
  Sunday 3 November
  
  17°C → 28°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 17 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Monday 4 November
  
  19°C → 31°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Tuesday 5 November
  
  19°C → 31°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Wednesday 6 November
  
  18°C → 29°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- South Australia NPWS
  When planning and before starting your trip please check South Australia NPWS closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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