Jatbula Trail, S5: Sandy Camp to Sweetwater Pool

Starting from Sandy Camp (Pool), this walk takes you to Sweetwater Pool campsite via the Jatbula Trail (Section 5), visiting Edith River South along the way. This is the fifth of six sections. After a peaceful night under melaleucas, you'll start heading towards Sweetwater Pool. This spacious waterhole is a great stop before your last night of camping. Along the way, you'll also visit Edith River South which is a lovely (and big) monsoon forest pocket that'll provide you with some shade. Make a little stop here and enjoy the surroundings if you like. Please treat any water you find before using it. Let us begin by acknowledging the Jawoyn people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Segment	This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own.
Full Journey	Jatbula Trail
Start	From the Jatbula Trail (near the Sandy Camp camp_site) (-14.1466056,132.2825682)
Finish	From the Jatbula Trail (-14.1863343,132.2156299)
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Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Jatbula Trail Start heading along Jatbula Trail (a walking track). Find the Sandy Camp at the start. Find the toilet at the start. After 10.8 km find the "Sweetwater Pool" (35 m on your left). Sweetwater Pool A magnificent waterhole that is known for its still waters. Enjoy the spectacular views day and night and embrace the tranquility of the place as you cool off in the waters of Edith River.
	After another 65 m come to "Sweetwater Camp".
	Continue another 0 m to find from the Jatbula Trail at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Jatbula Trail, S5: Sandy Camp to Sweetwater Pool

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	10.9 km
Time	2 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.6 km apart with the largest gap of 10.9 km.

Toilet: There is one 0 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	0 m	Sandy Camp
Toilet	0 m	[toilet]
Camp site	10.9 km	Sweetwater Camp

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Weather Forecast
- Penrith Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  20°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:00am to 1:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  12°C → 21°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the outer west. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the morning. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  13°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  12°C → 26°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  12°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
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