Wild Mushroom Hunting & Camping Weekend @ Penrose State Forest⛺️🚶🏽‍♂️🌲🍄 🍄🍄

Penrose State Forest Info:
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/forests/penrose

IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN VISITING STATE FORESTS. Please read!
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/important

Penrose State Forest is one of the most well-known forests in NSW, given its location on either side of the Hume Highway just over an hour from Sydney. A pine forest, Penrose also features a flora reserve.

Forests in this area are a mixture of pine plantations and native forests. The first radiata pines were planted in this area in Belanglo State Forest in 1919. Today there are around 3,500 hectares of commercial pine plantations in the southern highlands with timber being processed at a local mill.

Basic bush camping is available on first come first served basis with no bookings. You need to bring your own water, gas-operated cooking equipment and firewood. Portable toilets on site (bring your own paper). There is room for caravans and campervans.
The access road is corrugated dirt and bumpy but suitable for most vehicles.
No pets allowed without prior written consent from State Forest.

A Guide on mushrooming from State Forest:
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/activities/mushrooming

Info on how to forage wild mushrooms:
https://weareexplorers.co/forage-for-wild-mushrooms/

IMPORTANT NOTES:
~ I’m not an expert on wild mushrooms. Participating on this event are strictly at your own risk!
~ You are responsible for looking after your own health and safety. You must also take care not to put other people at risk.
~ Please be aware that some mushrooms are poisonous. The simple rule to observe when picking mushrooms is: If in doubt, throw it out!
~ NSW Health do not recommend picking and eating any wild mushrooms as some species can cause poisoning including liver and/or kidney failure. Effects may be delayed and deaths have occurred. If you become unwell after eating wild mushrooms, call the Poisons Centre on 13 11 26.
~ It should also be noted that there is no guarantee that there will be many wild mushrooms on the day. However, it’s enchanting and breathtaking walking around the forest.

~ Please arrive at the campground before 2pm on Saturday. After pitching tents and lunch, we will walk in the forest at 3pm hunting for a wild mushrooms.
~ It’s your responsibility finding the group. The campground may have limited or no mobile coverage. We’ll try to get the campsites near the amenities. Please look for silver Honda Jazz with balloons.🎈

~ Sausage sizzles lunch will be served on Saturday from 12-2pm. Tea, coffee, wines and light breakfast (cereal and fruits) will also be provided.
~ I have portable one stove burner and cooking equipments that we can cook the mushrooms to be shared around.

~ We may visit Belanglo State Forest on Sunday, about 20 minutes drive from the campground/rest area.
Some campers may go for a walk in the forest near the campground for another wild mushrooms foraging. Some may visit township of Bowral or Berrima before heading home.

FYI only (not for this group):
Private tour for wild mushrooms foraging that picking up/drop off from the cbd costs $85-$195 per person.
https://wildfoodadventures.com.au/product/mushroom-foraging-tours/

Further info on wild mushrooms foraging:
https://shutterbugtraveller.com/index.php/mushroom-picking-sydney/

What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, warm clothes, 3 litres of water, food for dinner, snacks, torch light, pocket knife, disposal gloves, garbage bag, camping gear (tent, sleeping bag) etc.

Please bring your own firewood. You can get them from Bunnings ($16 for 20 kg) or at service station etc. Please keep a docket for cost to be shared amongst campers. You may also get them for free through Gumtree website in your area.

Gratuity:
$20 gratuity per person for research, planning and preparation for this event. Please bring cash on the day.

This is a joint event with other groups.

Norra:)😎
0405038557 (text only)