TRIP NOTES
This morning you leave Wellington by cycling north along Percy Street, Namina Cresent and Lee St (all part of the Mitchell Highway which form the main street), past the Bell River Park towards Dubbo. You soon pass through Montefiores which was the first settlement of Wellington.
On the edge of the town turn right off the highway onto the Mudgee Road. (2 km). Cycle carefully another 3 kilometres until you reach a ‘Y’ intersection. Cross over the road and take the Twelve Mile Road to Goolma.
You will follow this road for 25 km. The road soon becomes unsealed. Just before the sealed road ends is a gravel road heading north (Gunagalderie Rd) which leads to high-end glamping at the property Budgalong, Spicers Creek, contact Nick Sutherland on (+61) 437 866 285 or go to the Budgalong website. Continuing on the gravel of Twelve Mile Rd you come again to a ‘Y‘ intersection, take the left turn into the Uamby Road towards Goolma. The road then makes a slow descent as you follow Uamby Creek and you will find an occasional picnic spot. There are many cattle grids along the way – take care! After about 42 km another road junction is reached where you turn left into Gorries Lane and cycle the last 5 km to small village of Goolma.
At Goolma you will find a very small settlement with a public toilet, hall, a few houses, and a hotel, though presently closed. The Goolma Hall is managed by the Goolma Amenities committee. The black tank on the Goolma hall has a tap and you can get rainwater there to fill any water bottles. There is an e-bike recharging point at the Goolma Hall – cost a gold coin donation.
You can also use the hall if you make prior arrangements for a donation of $20. The hall has a kettle and good tap water – a great place for a group to get out of the weather and have the comfort of table and chairs. Call Leslie Tink on 63740220 or mobile 0427 740 220. Best to do this at least the night before so she can arrange the key. People arrange to camp at the Hall which has kitchen and provides good shelter. Bring your own sleeping bag and mat.
Goolma There is accommodation at Goolma. The “Cottage at Goolma” which can be found on AirBnB, or by searching under Goolma, NSW, and is listed as “Historic Cottage in the Central West” or email Louise at [email protected] The cottage accommodates 6. This is within 1.5km of the Goolma village and is great place to start and finish the ride.