There has been a Heritage or Historical Study published about the very popular 4WD destination that is Bendethera.
This is a wonderful cleared valley along the Deua River boasting delightful camping. It has become very popular and at peak periods campsite bookings (through National Parks) has become necessary.
For the past decade or so it has been unlawful to bring off road traailers or caravans to the valley from the west, or Cooma Road, side.
In August 2008, Access for All and National Parks held a joint meeting at Bendethera where members brought along old maps, photos and other documents in order to collate the history of the area.
The main camping area near the horse yards was occupied back about the 1860s and several historic bridle tracks enabled the family to take produce out of the valley.
