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.

Start	At the intersection of Merrica Walking Track & Wilderness Coast Walking Track (-37.3071429,149.9276248)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Princes Highway, A1, Bega Valley Shire Council. Turn on to Wonboyn Road then drive for 8.7 km Turn right onto Old Bridge Road and drive for another 3 km Turn left onto Newtons Road and drive for another 6.2 km

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Merrica Walking Track & Wilderness Coast Walking Track Start heading along Merrica Walking Track (a walking track). Find the gate at the start.
	After another 2.6 km (at the intersection of Merrica Entrance Fire Trail & Merrica Walking Track) continue straight, to head along Merrica Entrance Fire Trail (a vehicle track).
	Continue another 1.7 km to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 4.3 km to get back to the start.

Merrica River Nature Trail


Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	8.7 km
Time	5 h to 7 h
Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

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