Town Common - Portland, NSW
Posted by: Tuena
S 33° 20.837 E 149° 58.278
55H E 776523 N 6306268
The Portland Town Common is public access Crown land.
Waymark Code: WMKP01
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 05/08/2014
Views: 2
An extensive area of native bush & small parcels of cleared sections set aside for picnics, BBQs & casual sporting pursuits. You can drive along a sealed road initially but this terminates on a dead end gravel track. Off Road vehicles & motor bikes are prohibited due to the nature of the country & destruction they cause.
A small clear creek ideal for fishing runs along one boundary.
There is no website for the common but it is mentioned in the website I've included - scroll down.
Town Commons, as they are called in Australia, are quite rare so one this size is a real asset to the town.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 650 acres
Is there a trail system?: No
What points of interest are there?: Heavy natural tree cover in a region largely cleared or given over to pine forests, a creek suitable for fishing (trout in particular), cleared parts used for picnics & casual sporting pursuits.
What activities are available?: Horseback riding, walking, fishing, cycling. bird watching, enjoying the silence.
Hours of accessibility?: 24/7
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Snakes, spiders, drop bears.
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Not listed
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions: Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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