A great, relatively short section that includes a fun, runnable waterfall, a portage around a spectacular chasm and lots of other interesting, clean rapids. 
This section is best when there is enough water to paddle down Sandy Creek. Put in at the bridge and paddle about 2km down this beautiful, low volume creek via a great 5m waterfall (that could be easily portaged on the left) until it joins the Little Murray River. Immediately below the junction is a chasm that was the former location of a hydro-electric system. This grade VI chasm is awe-inspiring to look at and requires a 200m steep portage on the right. Many other interesting drops and chutes are found further downstream including a Grade IV double-stage drop about 1km before the end of the trip that can be portaged on the right. 
Popularity:★★★
Quality:★★★★
Reliability:★★★
Grade:III+ with at least one optional grade IV
Length1.5km on Sandy Creek plus 5km on the Little Murray
Elevation and average gradient770m at put-in, 680m at take-out, 13m/km average
Paddling time:3 hours
Gauge and level:Visual from the bridge on Deervale Road. As a rough guide, Bielsdown@Charlstd electronic gauge should be above 1m and the Nymboida@Nymboida electronic gauge should be above 2m.
Put-in:Where Johnsens Road crosses Sandy Creek (if there is enough water in Sandy Creek) or at the junction of Sandy Creek and the Little Murray River via private property access off Johnsens Road.
Take-out:The Little Murray River bridge about 5km down Deervale Road.
Shuttle:Easy 2WD, 20 minutes each way via Waterfall Way and Deervale Road.
Maps:Map 9 Upper Little Murray River
Dorrigo 1:25,000