Bowens Creek Canyon – North Branch – Lower Section

On Saturday, last weekend, four of us (Rik, Wendy, Rob and myself) visited the short lower constriction of the North Branch of Bowens Creek near Mt Wilson. It was a beautiful day and plenty of wild flowers were out. The canyon itself is very nice – but way too short compared to the walk in and out.

I think it is much better to start the canyon high up – from the first zig zag bend on the Mt Wilson Rd. The walk in is very easy and it is not very far to the first section of canyon. More sections of canyon are to be found downstream. Some parts of the creek are slower – scrubby and bouldery – but on the whole the going is not too bad.

The lower constriction of the North Branch

It is surprising that other parts of Bowens Creek are not visited that often. There are great sections of canyon to be found high in the South Branch that are not often visited. Most parties seem to enter the creek a fair bit downstream and miss the fine upper canyon. See earlier post.

There is also very excellent canyon sections in the middle section of the South Branch. In contrast to the upper section, this part has many swims. The finest part of this canyon is not far upstream of the junction with the North Branch.

Below the junction of the North Branch and the South Branch – the canyon continues for a fair way. High, steep walls dominate. This can be done as daytrip with a car shuffle -with one car at Mt Wilson and the other at Mt Tomah.

More images can be found here.