
A bit of history.....To the west of Gloucester are the picturesque Bucketts range and to the east the Mograni Range. The name 'Bucketts (Buckan Buckut)' is derived from the Kattang language spoken by the original Biripi and Worimi Aboriginals and it is believed to mean 'father of stones looking down on to sacred land.'

I sat on the side of the road reviewing my map and pondering for a few minutes.
I was feeling adventurous, and I had already travelled about 50 klms, the last approx 15klms being dirt road.
In the end I decided to follow the detour.
After 2 klms I found the detour sign, pointing to a closed gate that looked like someone's property that went up a very steep hill. The gate was closed to keep their livestock from escaping, but I decided to forge on ahead and see where it would lead me.
I would plan to go back to Gloucester Falls before I leave.
I had the map which gave me an idea of where the dirt roads led, so I headed in the direction of Barrington Tops which is another place I will visit. You really need a day at the Barrington Tops as there is so much to see and it is quite the drive.



Well the view changed to good old Aussie bush, heavily treed, I went up a very steep climb and it levelled off once I got to the top. I'm glad I didn't meet anyone travelling in the other direction as it was a steep drop off the side and not enough room for two vehicles.
There is so much wildlife, there were many beautiful birds including alot of King Parrots. They are very easily spotted due to their bright colouring.
There are alot of very pretty river/creek crossings along the way.


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