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 Bong Bong Common - Moss Vale, NSW Posted by:  Tuena
S 34° 31.350 E 150° 23.543
56H E 260646 N 6176819
A town common situated near Moss Vale in the Southern Highlands.
Waymark Code: WMRWJV
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 08/13/2016
Views: 19
The common was acquired by the Wingecarribee Shire Council in 1986 to create an open space between Moss Vale & Burradoo/Bowral. Prior to this it was an airfield for light aircraft. The common has historical significance for the local aboriginal population & European settlement. Bong Bong Common is the site of the first European settlement in the Southern Highlands. Grazing of cattle started in 1817 & a village was mapped out in 1821.
The Bong Bong village was developed for law & order in 1822, it was not a residential village. It had police barracks, gaol, court house, school & postal services. It was bypassed in 1830 when a new road passed through Berrima to the west & Bong Bong Village fell into disrepair, ceasing to exist by 1843.
Today it is open grassland with a boundary to the Wingecarribee River. The common is popular with walkers & cyclists & is a great place to teach your child how to ride a bike.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 80 hectares
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
A concrete path 3 kilometres in length stretches the full length of the common connecting Moss Vale to Burradoo.
What points of interest are there?:
Wingecarribee River, signs outlining historic significance, shared pathways.
What activities are available?:
Walking, cycling, fishing, walking your dog (leashed), model aircraft flying (Club).
Hours of accessibility?: 06:00 to 18:00
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Snakes.
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
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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