Bicentennial National Trail - Lets do it

by Helen
(Australia)

Are there any others out there with a desire to do a trip along the Bicentennial Trail? Preferably I'd do it on horse back with minimal gear. I should mention that I do not intend to do the entire trail.

If anyone is interested please get in touch. My email address is helenblyth@yahoo.com.au

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Bicentennial National Trail - Lets do it

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trail riding
by: rickpage27@gmail.com

hi Helen,

My name is Rick Page and i am currently living in southern Queensland. have spent the last 15 years of my life organising long distance trail rides in africa and europe on horses. i saw your post about the bicentennial trail with minimal gear. i would be interested to hear your plans as i quite fancy it myself although i am nt sure minimal gear is possible because of the needs of the horses. What did you have in mind?

Cheers,

Rick
I'm going to do it!
by: Ellie Neff

I am orgainsing a trip up the trail starting at healsville we are going to see how far we can get in a month we are doing it to rais funds for the breast cancer foundation. We have pack horses and all our own gear if you wanted to join us you would have to supply all your own horses and pack saddle gear... but i'm sure we can work something out so we don't ahve to double up on gear.
if your interested let me know you can contact me at ellie_neff@hotmail.com
Let's do It
by: Ckedz

Not sure how old your posts are about the national trail, but if they are recent ie 2010, I am getting together a trip in April, but still looking for gear. If anyone is interested in joining in or would like to sell or hire pack saddles or any other gear, please email me at ckedz@bigpond.com
national trail
by: doug

Keen to do it myself. I have one good saddle horse and one good pack horse but chasing gear.
The Entire Trail
by: Chyna

Hi! I'm hoping to travel the entire length of the horse trail in October, 2011 (originally it was in Oct 2010, but I sustained a back injury which has deferred my plans). I'm hoping to raise funds for the KidsHelpLine counselling telephone service, and intend to draw media attention (local, national and international)in cooperation with the government Tourism to the BNT as an option for travellers. Hopefully it will increase govt funding to update the condition of the BNT, whilst providing increased employment opportunities to horse related industries along the trail. eg. farriers, breeders, trainers, saddle makers, vets, etc. If anyone is interested in travelling all or part of the trail with me, I would be interested in hearing from you. Otherwise, happy trails! :)

Chyna
Looking for someone to do the trail
by: Graeme

Hi, I am interested to start from the south and head north. I would like to leave Sep - Oct 2011. Anyone interested, please write.
Travel
by: Chyna

How far are you going to travel from south to north? I would be interested to know.

Chyna
BNT
by: Julie

I am hoping to do the Canberra to Healesville. Was hoping to stasrt in October but have had to pospone.
Crikey
by: Helen

I had no idea that so many people had responded to the advert I put on - ages ago.
I was expecting people to reply to my email address and heard from no-one. So update. I have not left yet. Maybe in 2011 -
Helen. helenblyth@yahoo.com.au
To Chyna
by: Chey

Chyna,

I am definietly up for doing the whole trip (Healesville to Cooktown), south to north in Oct 2011. Please email me at eskimochey@hotmail.com to chat about it more.

I really like the idea of bring exposure to an important cause.

Cheers.

why not add a cause
by: helen


I see I should check emails more often. To the few people who would like to do a trip - why not add a cause - as someone suggested and some have done. I have recently spent time with people who own and drive Clysdale - imagine doing the trip like Trinity - lying on a sled behind a great beast. I am joking. I think. Alas, contact me via my email address please, those who are serious for a 2011 trip helenblyth@yahoo.com.au
Don't need a pack horse!
by: Rebel

Hay there Ya'll.
My hubby and I have done bits of the trail... we actually went for 2 weeks without a pack horse... down in the Guy Falkes national park from Ebor NSW.
If you pack well enough and have good seasoned horses you can get all the gear you need on ya horse. I made up pommel bags outa light canvas and we took bed rolls and saddle bags. I worked out rationing for food for 2 weeks right down to the last teaspoon of sugar.
I must say when we got back toebor it was straight to the takeaway for bacon and egg burgers and cappaccino.
There are great places to do day rides... hang out with the brumbies... YES, they are still there, plenty of water... it was heaven... Basically we did it pretty rough but that was what made the adventure.
We have also done Kandos to Queensland... with pack horse... that was fun too but not as challenging.
How can I access the trail from Brisbane?
by: Tom

Hello all. I am arriving in Brisbane the 23rd of Nov. (flying in from USA) and I'd like to trek some of the trail, probably headed south. Can anyone tell me how to access the trail from Brisbane? Thanks!
National Trail
by: Brian & Raelene

Hi,
Raelene and I are planning to do the section from Biggenden to Woolooga in April 2011 just before and during Easter.

I have the map and guidebook for this section. The plan is to arrange for a support vehicle/s to follow and meet us at each camp site. That way pack horses are not required.

This ride is expected to take 6 to 7 days

We have did the Great Kilkivan Horse Ride in April this year, and the Woologa to Widgee ride in September this year.

My email is bha07@hotmail.com
National Trail
by: Brian & Raelene

The floods in Queensland have changed our plans re the National Trail for this year (2011)

We are planning now for Easter 2012 to do Biggenden to Woolooga. We would also be willing to pay someone to drive our vehicle as support vehicle to meet us at each campsite.

Any one interested in riding with us and / or to drive a support vehicle please contact via email bha07@hotmail.com.

We are also planning to do the Great Kilkivan Horse Ride in September this year (2011)
Climate Change Footwalk Fund Drive
by: Latin nDrihin

Hi,

I am a climate change activist from Papua New Guinea and will be accompanying a thirteen (13) year old boy by walking on foot and counting every footstep from Cairns to Canberra in October 2011. The walk is regarded as climate change foot walk fund drive to raise funds for planting 500,000 mangroves for 500 communities in the Pacific Region in 5 years.

During this walk drive the GREEN TV South Pacific Pvt. Ltd will be doing a documentary as first of its kind Pacific Islanders and Papua New Guinea to walk for such distance. If any body is interested in joining me for the walk or wish to support in cash or kind, please email me:lndrihin@yahoo.com and we could have more detailed chat.
Why Not?
by: Tom

I would not mind giving it a go. Though I don't think I would get enough time off to do the entire trip but love to do some.

Please get in touch with me at thomas.mackay@dcs.qld.gov.au

Cheers
Tom
2013 Starting Cooktown
by: Sue

Hi all,

Just discovered your blogs, have done a few sections from around Mt Molly FNQ and Wollemi National Park to Taralga near Goulbourn, found myself always looking for National trail signs.

Recently went to Tasmania and did some of the Tasman trail which is a logical extension of the BNT just another 300+km. Planning to start from Cooktown in April 2013 with friends using horses and backup where possible traveling as light as possible. No definite length of trek as yet but off course dreaming of the entire BNT.

Any one has advice or interested may contact at wsclifton1@gmail.com
Pack Horse for Sale
by: robyn

I have a very handy experienced packhorse/stock-horse/campdrafter for sale.

He is 5yr old brown stock horse bred gelding, 15.2hds. Excellent type and would be suitable for any activity. Has been used for cattle work in steep Hunter country so is safe on his feet in slippery country, used to river crossings, good mouth and is quiet. He has been recently packed on a trip through the Guy Fawkes with no problems.

If interested please contact me on 0267335318 or email grmacdougall@bigpond.com.
What a great idea for the whole pacific islands.
by: Koni N'Drihin

Bro (Latin) it's a great idea and I believe the Australians and the Pacific Islanders and PNGns in Aussie will appreciate the idea as it is for a good cause. Please do it for the good of the pacific people. I am keeping up with the media about your news.
Common goal
by: Helen

Hello to everyone interested in riding a section of the BNT.

Having somehow started this blog, I note that none of us seem to be connecting. Maybe someone has an idea on how we could communicate more efficiently. I am interested in the 2012 Easter ride with the couple who are looking for a driver. Please check my blog.

Regards,
Helen
helenblyth@yahoo.com.au
Communication
by: Birgit

Start a Yahoo group?
Biggenden to Woolooga
by: Brian & Raelene

Helen,

Yes, we are still wanting to do Biggenden to Woolooga Easter 2012. We took a drive early this year and checked part of the section from Biggenden. It looks like we could have a vehicle support at each campsite.

Yourself and others who are interested can email us direct at bha07@hotmail.com
Heading north 2012
by: Sam

Good day,

My name is Samuel Alexander and this year (2012) in late February, I am planning on riding the entire length of the national trail on horseback to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctors Service. I have been planning this ride throughout the year and am in the final stages of buying and testing horses and equipment. I am writing here to inform anyone who might be interested in following my journey on my website www.headingnorth2012.com be interested in joining me on a section of the trail or maybe might just like to visit me when I pass through your local area.

I have just deferred my medical studies in victoria and am now on a full time plan, seeking sponsorship, promoting and recruiting for this ride. So if you are interested in joining or helping out please email me at sam@headingnorth2012.com or visit my website www.headingnorth2012.com

I am planning on leaving from Healesville Victoria, taking 3 Australian Sock horses and posting regular blogs and videos of my journey to stimulate donations towards to RFDS. Finally, I also intend to promote my journey in local towns and schools along the trail. So if you would like me and my horses to visit your school or town, please also email me.

Happy trails,
Sam

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