Turon River NSW level status

[Lenton]

Has any one been at Sofala when its @ 2.12 M, is it still ok for Slucing?
Info is from NSW rivers Info http://waterinfo.nsw.gov.au/drr/macquarie.shtml
Most times I have been there when its 0.5m or less.

 

[WalnLiz]

Hi Lenton....Haven't been at Sofala direct with really high water but I have been at Coles Bridge on the Turon River with high water and there is quite a bit of good high level gravel there that you can sluice in even the highest flood levels....Cheers Wal.

 

[Lenton]

Thanks WainLiz I will start planning a trip

 

[malau]

Anyone been Hill End/Sofala area lately? If so, hows the creek and your result going?

 

[steveo1]

Yes we have been there a few times no gold yet heaps of lead but hill end is a great place and we will be going back.

 

[Kingsolomon]

Sofala is a tough place, and when I say that , you need to spend some time at the pub.
That is ... For info on where to go and the looks you get the first time you ask is priceless! On first name basis with a few locals since I've been there a bit, now I go to hang out a bit, dont expect too much help . But if your detecting look at Douglas stone maps , that'll prob be the best info for area if popping by. Havnt been to hill end...
The real sofala gold is now in vegative form... If you know what I mean..
Cheers

 

[Kingsolomon]

Oh , an not much rain...

 

[malau]

Sofala is a tough place, and when I say that , you need to spend some time at the pub.
That is ... For info on where to go and the looks you get the first time you ask is priceless! On first name basis with a few locals since I've been there a bit, now I go to hang out a bit, dont expect too much help . But if your detecting look at Douglas stone maps , that'll prob be the best info for area if popping by. Havnt been to hill end...
The real sofala gold is now in vegative form... If you know what I mean..
Cheers

What is vegative form? sounds like an interesting term

Really thanks for you guys info btw.

 

[HeadsUp]

has anyone been around the Turon in the last week and can they tell me current river levels near the campground where the bridle Track comes down to the river ?

thanx peepil

 

[slowflow]

Last week sun, mon, tues, there is about 50mm of water over the crossing. Overnight 2-3 degrees and the water is cold. Not Many there, you need woolies.

Barry

 

[Dogmatic]

I was there Saturday and Sunday. Certainly not in flood and all crossings are easily crossed in 2 or 4wd. A nice gentle flow.

 

[TheFossickingKid]

Hey guys I've been told that the turon river has water flowing in it and is flowing pretty good.

 

[Digginholes]

has anyone been around the Turon in the last week and can they tell me current river levels near the campground where the bridle Track comes down to the river ?

thanx peepil

Are you heading up there soon headsup?, I'm hoping do do a weekend trip somewhere, just gotta get permission from the wifey.

 

[HeadsUp]

i have other commitments for 2 - 3 weeks guys but will get back on the forum to pick a target location after i get through some other priorities

 

[slowflow]

Hill End this past weekend 50-70 mm over the bridakl track crossing down from the long drop.

 

[TheFossickingKid]

Would it be flowing at tambaroora?

 

[HeadsUp]

Hill End this past weekend 50-70 mm over the bridakl track crossing down from the long drop.

so on average there would be 12 - 24 inches depth across the river before the crossing ?

i recall vaguely the crossing is at least a foot higher than the river bed ?

 

[vic]

Heading up to Sofala tomorrow can anyone let me know what the water level is like

 

[steveo1]

I was up there last week for a day and there was heaps of water. Good luck

 

[Brumble-Gum]

I drove over it this morning going to the airport, flowing water under the bridge.